FOREIGN POLICY related term(s) Treaties and Agreements
Addresses
Iranian Resistance Movement: Rudy Giuliani, E957 [23JY]
Joint Meeting of Congress: Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, H2989–H2993 [3AP]
State of the Union: President Trump, S862–S866 [5FE], H1356–H1361 [5FE]
Amendments
Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), consideration (H. Res. 655), H8557 [29OC]
Asia: express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests (S. Res. 67), S2395 [10AP]
Bolivia: support referendum on Presidential term limits, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power (S. Res. 35), S2393 [10AP]
Brunei: condemn laws on sexual orientation, adultery, and same-sex relations, call to repeal such measures, and support denial of visas for officials responsible for passage or implementation of such laws (S. Res. 198), S4870 [16JY]
Dept. of State: report on extent of corruption in foreign countries, assign tiered classifications based on governmental efforts to combat corruption, and assess U.S. assistance to most corrupt countries (S. 1309), S7220, S7234 [19DE]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4640, H4641, H4644, H4645, H4647, H4648, H4649, H4673, H4676, H4677, H4679, H4680, H4681, H4682, H4683, H4684, H4685, H4686 [13JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 431), H4409 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 436), H4452 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4787 [19JN]
Hong Kong: issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (S. 1838), S6654, S6676 [19NO]
Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S702, S723 [28JA], S732, S746, S747, S748, S749, S752, S753, S754 [29JA], S771, S772, S773 [30JA], S789, S812, S813, S814 [31JA], S830, S836 [4FE]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), H9298 [6DE]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (H. Res. 741), H9271 [5DE]
Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (S. Res. 81), S3294 [10JN]
Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (S. Con. Res. 1), S1391, S1392, S1393 [14FE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: transmit whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees, protect whistleblower, and preserve materials (H. Res. 576), consideration (H. Res. 577), H7919 [25SE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: ratify, S4796, S4811 [11JY], S4826 [15JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: ratify, S4796, S4811 [11JY], S4826 [15JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: ratify, S4795, S4810 [11JY], S4826 [15JY], S4847, S4850 [16JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: ratify, S4795, S4796, S4810 [11JY], S4826 [15JY]
Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia: ratify, S5880, S5903 [17OC]
Space policy: call for an international agreement and require Federal agencies issuing licenses for commercial space activities to include provisions to protect and preserve the Apollo 11 and other lunar landing sites (S. 1694), S4934, S4954 [18JY]
Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion (S. Res. 184), S3296 [10JN]
Sudan: encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace (S. Res. 188), S4734, S4735, S4737 [9JY]
Taiwan: support diplomatic alliances around the world (S. 1678), S6255 [29OC]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and develop a plan for the U.S. to meet pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 329), H3360 [1MY]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), H3382, H3383, H3384, H3385, H3386, H3387, H3388, H3389, H3390, H3391, H3392, H3393, H3394, H3395, H3396 [1MY], H3411, H3413, H3414, H3415, H3416, H3417, H3418, H3419, H3420 [2MY]
Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (S. Res. 74), S4859, S4860, S4861, S4862 [16JY]
Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), consideration (H. Res. 519), H7395 [25JY]
World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 91), S1798, S1799 [12MR]
Announcements
Joint session of Congress for address by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, H2989 [3AP]
Appointments
British-American Interparliamentary Group, S815 [31JA], H2705 [13MR]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, S2455 [11AP], S2700 [7MY], H1356 [5FE], H7491 [6AU]
Committee to escort NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg into the House Chamber, H2989 [3AP]
Congressional-Executive Commission on China, S2455 [11AP], S2700 [7MY]
Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, H5090 [25JN]
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, H1272 [29JA], H1509 [11FE], H2007 [14FE]
Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, S146 [10JA], S279 [16JA]
Senate National Security Working Group, S2793 [13MY]
Syria Study Group, S146 [10JA]
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, S7165 [18DE]
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, S163 [11JA], S7237 [19DE], H3281 [25AP], H3397 [1MY], H12301 [30DE]
Articles and editorials
Border Agents Just Apprehended Convicted Child Molesters and an MS-13 Member at the Texas Border Where There’s No Barrier, H1483 [8FE]
Congress Must Move Quickly To Fix the Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act, H7193 [23JY]
Here’s Why U.S. Aid to Palestinians Needs To Continue, H7194 [23JY]
In Ukraine—the US Trains an Army in the West To Fight in the East, H12146 [18DE]
Kentucky Senator, Handed Keys to Foreign Aid, To Be Most Potent Foe of Clinton’s Russia Policy (1994), S5123 [29JY]
Mitch McConnell—Obama’s ‘Passive’ Foreign Policy—‘Is a Mistake’, S5124 [29JY]
Netanyahu Says ‘‘Our Full Right’’ To Annex Jordan Valley, Despite ICC Prosecutor Report, H9307 [6DE]
Pentagon Has Warned of Dire Outcomes if Military Projects Canceled for Wall Don’t Happen, S5655 [24SE]
President Trump Risks Alienating Allies Over Cuban American Property Claims, S1377 [14FE]
Saudi Arabia Is Torturing a U.S. Citizen. When Will Trump Act?, S1838 [13MR]
This Is What a Legitimate Anti-Corruption Effort in Ukraine Would Look Like, H12125 [18DE]
To Defuse This Crisis the US Must Start Talking to Iran, S3042 [22MY]
Top Officials Were Told in Early August About the Delay of $391 Million in Security Assistance—Undercutting a Chief Argument President Trump Has Used To Deny Any Quid Pro Quo, H12123 [18DE]
Trump Doubles Down on Failed Cuba Policy—The Cuban Autocracy Remains a Nagging Reminder of United States Impotence in Rooting Out Communism, E997 [25JY]
U.S. Officials Knew of Ukraine’s Trump Anxiety, H12122 [18DE]
US Senate’s Top Republican Likens Russia to ‘Old Soviet Union’, S5125 [29JY]
Xi Jinping Wants China’s Armed Forces To Be ‘‘World Class’’ by 2050 (excerpt), S4782 [11JY]
Bills and resolutions
Afghanistan: express support for credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential election, condemn threats to democratic elections, and reaffirm U.S. commitment to peace and stability (see S. Res. 344), S5748 [26SE]
——— provide congressional oversight of U.S. talks with Taliban officials and Afghanistan’s comprehensive peace process (see S. 2953), S6756 [21NO]
——— provide oversight over talks between the U.S. and the Taliban and limit funding to reduce Armed Forces members deployed to Afghanistan until certain conditions are fulfilled (see H.R. 2060), H3067 [3AP]
——— report on participation of Afghan women in negotiations and dialogue relative to Afghan peace process and a strategy for post-conflict engagement by the U.S. (see H.R. 4097), H7479 [30JY]
Africa: establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (see H.R. 1877), H2826 [26MR]
African Union: reaffirm partnership with the U.S. and recognize importance of diplomatic, security, and trade relations (see H. Res. 751), H9387 [9DE]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see S. 1766), S3284 [10JN]
——— strengthen implementation of policies that advance early childhood development internationally and provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see S. 2715), S6189 [28OC] (see H.R. 4864), H8538 [28OC]
American Institute in Taiwan: require Senate confirmation of Director (see H.R. 5535), H12297 [23DE]
Arctic regions: state U.S. policy relative to need for strategic placement of military assets in the Arctic (see S. 3080), S7156 [18DE]
Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 4807), H8455 [23OC]
——— limit funding to reduce number of active duty members deployed to Syria (see H.R. 914), H1335 [30JA]
——— limit funding to reduce number of active duty members deployed to the Republic of Korea (see H.R. 889), H1334 [30JA]
——— prohibit introduction into hostilities in Venezuela without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization (see S.J. Res. 11), S1594 [28FE] (see H.R. 1004), H1390 [6FE]
——— require President to seek congressional approval before engaging in military humanitarian operations (see S. 1325), S2645 [6MY]
Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (see S. Res. 150), S2329 [9AP] (see H. Res. 296), H3128 [8AP]
——— commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), consideration (see H. Res. 655), H8537 [28OC]
——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and congratulate on peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and democratic parliamentary elections recognized as free and fair (see H. Res. 452), H5006 [20JN]
——— work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based on their common interests and U.S. security interests in the region (see H. Res. 475), H5303 [9JY]
Arms sales: require human rights certifications for arms sales (see S. 854), S1939 [25MR]
Arms Trade Treaty: return to President (see S. Res. 204), S2787 [13MY]
Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 190), H2584 [7MR]
Asia: express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests (see S. Res. 67), S1276 [12FE] (see H. Res. 127), H1583 [13FE]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): recognize importance of Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (see S. Res. 392), S6333 [31OC]
——— support U.S. participation in stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia (see S. Res. 406), S6392 [5NO]
Baltic States: reaffirm NATO collective defense principles, support sovereignty and express concern over Russian military activity and subversive actions, and enhance defense cooperation (see H. Res. 416), H4216 [3JN]
——— require a comprehensive, multilateral assessment of the military requirements of Baltic countries to deter and resist aggression by Russia (see H.R. 3064), H4216 [3JN]
Biden, Robert H. (Hunter): investigate certain business dealings while Joseph R. Biden, Jr., served as Vice President and whether such dealings resulted in conflicts of interests or affected U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 631), H8143 [15OC]
Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see S. Res. 27), S587 [24JA] (see H. Res. 116), H1492 [8FE]
Boko Haram (terrorist organization): recognize anniversary of Chibok girls’ kidnapping, call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, and support Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram (see S. Res. 170), S2436 [11AP] (see H. Res. 375), H3727 [10MY]
Bolivia: express concern about widespread irregularities in general elections and support convening of new elections at the earliest possible date (see S. Res. 447), S6858 [4DE]
——— support referendum on Presidential term limits, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power (see S. Res. 35), S800 [31JA]
Brazil: condemn threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment (see H. Res. 594), H7989 [25SE]
——— prohibit U.S. importation of certain products, provision of certain assistance, and negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement (see H.R. 4263), H7596 [10SE]
Brunei: condemn criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment (see H. Res. 289), H3068 [3AP]
——— condemn laws on sexual orientation, adultery, and same-sex relations, call to repeal such measures, and support denial of visas for officials responsible for passage or implementation of such laws (see S. Res. 198), S2771 [9MY]
——— impose sanctions on officials responsible for implementing newly revised penal code (see H.R. 2561), H3474 [7MY]
Bulgaria: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 569), H7865 [20SE]
Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see S. 1186), S2434 [11AP] (see H.R. 3190), H4431 [11JN]
——— revoke duty-free treatment for imports into the U.S. pending certification that Rohingya people are allowed to return safely to their homes (see H.R. 4392), H7773 [18SE]
Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 1704), H2714 [13MR]
Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see S. 3081), S7156 [18DE] (see H.R. 526), H518 [11JA]
——— release political prisoners, drop politically motivated charges against activists, allow return of exiled activists, and restore human rights and the rule of law (see S. Res. 416), S6475 [7NO]
——— support successful implementation of 1991 Paris Peace Agreement (see S. 1468), S2815 [14MY]
Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts (see S. Res. 292), S5196 [30JY] (see H. Res. 358), H3474 [7MY]
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: extend certain provisions relative to apparel products (see S. 2473), S5474 [12SE] (see H.R. 991), H1389 [6FE]
Central African Republic: condemn violence by armed groups against civilians, support international peace efforts and humanitarian assistance, prevent human rights abuses, and enforce existing sanctions (see H. Res. 387), H3924 [16MY]
Central America: implement U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America, support people and governments, and address root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H. Res. 426), H4313 [4JN]
——— manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (see S. 1445), S2815 [14MY]
——— redirect foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and target it to fight systemic corruption and address driving causes of illegal immigration into the U.S. (see H. Res. 18), H211 [3JA]
——— respond to migrant surge from Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras at the southern border in a strategic and humane manner (see H.R. 3731), H5727 [11JY]
——— support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 2615), H3678 [9MY] (see H.R. 3524), H5255 [27JN]
China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see S. 178), S293 [17JA] (see H.R. 649), H716 [17JA]
——— condemn persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 493), H5911 [16JY]
——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 1025), H1391 [6FE]
——— direct the President to impose penalties pursuant to denial orders relative to certain Chinese telecommunications companies that are in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws (see S. 152), S273 [16JA] (see H.R. 602), H674 [16JA]
——— expand cooperation with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region and Europe relative to China (see S. 2547), S5706 [25SE]
——— express that the U.S. One-China Policy does not commit it to the People’s Republic of China’s One-China Principle (see H. Res. 248), H2761 [21MR]
——— impose sanctions and prohibit visas for those who participate in illegal operations in the South China Sea and East China Sea (see S. 1634), S3104 [23MY] (see H.R. 3508), H5200 [26JN]
——— impose sanctions relative to surveillance of ethnic minorities within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see S. 2386), S5248 [31JY]
——— recognize that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., and ZTE Corp., pose serious threats to the national security of the U.S. and its allies (see S. Con. Res. 10), S2088 [28MR]
——— remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations (see S. Res. 221), S3106 [23MY]
——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (see H. Res. 393), H4064 [21MY]
——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see S. 480), S1326 [13FE] (see H.R. 1811), H2754 [18MR]
China Censorship Monitor and Action Group: establish (see S. 2743), S6299 [30OC]
Climate: continue to cooperate with international community and exercise global leadership to address causes and effects of climate change (see S. Res. 404), S6334 [31OC]
——— impose sanctions relative to significant actions that exacerbate climate change and reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit global average temperature rise (see S. 2955), S6756 [21NO]
——— recognize that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities and that it is a U.S. responsibility to work with global partners to promote environmental and climate justice (see H. Res. 367), H3680 [9MY]
Colombia: support efforts to pursue peace and stability, commend U.N. peace efforts, hold human rights violators accountable, protect vulnerable populations, and assist in managing effects of Venezuelan situation (see S. Res. 148), S2329 [9AP]
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: express concern over use of, and take steps to end, child labor in cobalt and other mines and identify U.S. entities that receive or benefit from cobalt obtained from child labor (see H. Res. 531), H7481 [30JY]
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women: ratification (see H. Res. 200), H2614 [8MR]
Crime: combat trafficking in human organs (see H.R. 2121), H3128 [8AP]
——— promote international efforts in combating corruption, kleptocracy, and illicit finance by foreign officials and other foreign persons, including through a new anti-corruption action fund (see S. 3026), S6992 [11DE] (see H.R. 3843), H7150 [18JY]
Cuba: condemn imprisonment of democracy and human rights activist José Daniel Ferrer and call for immediate and unconditional release of Ferrer and other activists (see S. Res. 454), S7027 [12DE] (see H. Res. 774), H12290 [19DE]
——— condemn treatment of medical professionals participating in programs providing medical care in foreign countries, call for improved conditions and payment, and affirm such treatment constitutes human trafficking (see S. Res. 14), S143 [10JA] (see H. Res. 136), H2033 [14FE]
——— extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S. (see S. Res. 232), S3252 [5JN] (see H. Res. 92), H1336 [30JA]
——— grant waiver to allow Cuban nationals to play professional baseball in the U.S. (see H.R. 213), H209 [3JA]
——— lift trade embargo (see S. 428), S1133 [7FE] (see H.R. 2404), H3338 [30AP]
——— lift travel restrictions (see S. 2303), S5141 [29JY] (see H.R. 3960), H7462 [25JY]
Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States: establish (see S. Res. 140), S2240 [3AP]
Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see S. Res. 343), S5748 [26SE] (see H. Res. 618), H8095 [4OC]
Denmark: recognize significance of enduring political, economic, and security partnership with the U.S. and call for continued cooperation and partnership to further strengthen longstanding alliance (see H. Res. 665), H8678 [30OC]
Dept. of Commerce: ensure ZTE Corp., compliance with all probationary conditions set forth in the settlement agreement entered into with Bureau of Industry and Security (see S. 335), S867 [5FE]
——— establish Thorium-Bearing Rare Earth Refinery Cooperative (see S. 2093), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 4410), H7834 [19SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorize assistance and training to countries bordering the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea, or Mediterranean Sea in an effort to deter and counter illicit smuggling and related maritime activity by Iran (see H.R. 2280), H3255 [10AP]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on election interference (see S. Res. 330), S5706 [25SE]
——— carry out research, development, test, and evaluation activities with the United Kingdom to establish directed energy capabilities that address threats to the U.S., deployed forces, or the United Kingdom (see H.R. 3626), H5272 [5JY]
——— develop with Israel directed energy capabilities to detect and defeat ballistic missiles and other threats (see H.R. 1795), H2744 [14MR]
——— increase cooperation with Israel to develop technology to counter small unmanned aerial systems (drones) intended to threaten the U.S. and Israel (see H.R. 5063), H8825 [13NO]
——— prohibit deployment of U.S. strategic assets in Turkey, allow arms sales to Cyprus, and facilitate energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries (see H.R. 5182), H9057 [19NO]
——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia (see H.R. 910), H1335 [30JA]
——— require annual reports on allied contributions to the common defense (see S. 985), S2189 [2AP] (see H.R. 2047), H3066 [3AP]
Dept. of Energy: establish Thorium Storage, Energy, and Industrial Products Corp. (see S. 2093), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 4410), H7834 [19SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit closing of certain international field offices (see H.R. 2637), H3679 [9MY]
——— reform process for enforcing U.S. immigration laws (see H.R. 5383), H10015 [10DE]
Dept. of Justice: require an accounting of assets taken from certain foreign citizens by their government and forfeited to the U.S. and call for the return of such assets to the citizens (see H.R. 4361), H7753 [17SE]
Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H1491 [8FE]
Dept. of State: assess and mitigate threats posed by Russian-Venezuelan cooperation and security risks posed by foreign acquisition of CITGO Petroleum Corp., assets in the U.S. (see H.R. 1102), H1461 [7FE] (see H.R. 1477), H2314 [28FE]
——— authorize rewards for information on individuals or entities engaged in activities that violate U.S. or U.N. sanctions under Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 4802), H8455 [23OC]
——— authorize waiver of certain requirements for eligibility for civil service positions relative to departmental formulation and direction of foreign affairs and international relations (see H.R. 3769), H5910 [16JY]
——— certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (see H.R. 2407), H3339 [30AP]
——— determine whether Russia should be designated as a state sponsor of terrorism and whether Russian-sponsored armed entities in Ukraine should be designated as foreign terrorist organizations (see S. 1189), S2434 [11AP]
——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (see S. 249), S742 [29JA] (see H.R. 237), H210 [3JA] (see H.R. 353), H284 [8JA]
——— develop and maintain an international diplomatic and assistance strategy to stop the flow of illicit opioids, including fentanyl, into the U.S. (see H.R. 2780), H3923 [16MY]
——— encourage a victim-centered approach to combating human trafficking (see H.R. 467), H462 [10JA]
——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see S. 861), S1939 [25MR] (see H.R. 1857), H2795 [25MR]
——— establish Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources (see H.R. 2046), H3066 [3AP]
——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see S. 324), S831 [4FE] (see H.R. 753), H1210 [24JA]
——— establish Office of International Disability Rights (see H.R. 3373), H5005 [20JN]
——— establish Office of Subnational Diplomacy (see H.R. 3571), H5257 [27JN]
——— establish the Muhammad Ali Legacy Grant Program to promote global respect, understanding, and communication (see H.R. 635), H715 [17JA]
——— include reported sexual and gender-based violence in conflict in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and include such violence as a basis for sanctions or travel restrictions (see S. 1777), S3319 [11JN] (see H.R. 3212), H4432 [11JN]
——— limit assistance to the Palestinian Authority and PLO pending certification payments are not being made to terrorists or their families (see H.R. 4411), H7834 [19SE]
——— limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon inclusion of China and coverage of all strategic and non-strategic nuclear forces held by Russia (see S. 1433), S2786 [13MY] (see H.R. 2707), H3788 [14MY]
——— modernize and streamline public diplomacy capabilities, increase evaluation of public diplomacy programming, and enhance strategic planning for public diplomacy physical presence abroad (see H.R. 2159), H3216 [9AP]
——— modify certain disclosure requirements relative to transfer of articles on U.S. munitions list to Cyprus (see H.R. 4558), H8080 [27SE]
——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see S. 238), S698 [28JA] (see H.R. 221), H209 [3JA]
——— prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 144), H206 [3JA]
——— protect and enhance core diplomatic capabilities (see S. 1113), S2386 [10AP]
——— provide assistance for U.S. citizens and nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, bolster programs to address hostage-taking and rescue, and impose sanctions on persons responsible for such acts (see S. 712), S1734 [7MR] (see H.R. 1611), H2583 [7MR]
——— reauthorize U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Exchange Program (see H.R. 1270), H2031 [14FE]
——— report on extent of corruption in foreign countries, assign tiered classifications based on governmental efforts to combat corruption, and assess U.S. assistance to most corrupt countries (see S. 1309), S2613 [2MY]
——— require a certain percentage of ambassador appointments come from career Foreign Service or Civil Service employees (see H.R. 4921), H8677 [30OC]
——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see S. 707), S1733 [7MR] (see H.R. 1581), H2581 [7MR]
——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (see S. 938), S2087 [28MR] (see H.R. 1952), H2915 [28MR]
——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (see H.R. 4694), H8197 [16OC]
——— submit a report on potential benefits and impact on the U.S. of establishment of joint U.S.-Israel Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (see S. 2309), S5141 [29JY] (see H.R. 2488), H3439 [2MY]
——— submit to Congress a report on designation of Muslim Brotherhood (organization) as a foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 2412), H3339 [30AP]
——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (see H.R. 739), H1209 [24JA]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: make permanent certain general provisions (see S. 1819), S3363 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (see S. 2583), S5748 [26SE] (see H.R. 2839), H4009 [20MY]
Dept. of State and AID: tribute to employees (see S. Res. 453), S7027 [12DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: report on oligarchs and parastatal entities of Iran (see H.R. 1441), H2312 [28FE]
——— require report describing whether certain persons meet criteria to be sanctioned pursuant to Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act for human rights violations against Iraqi protestors (see H.R. 5276), H9179 [26NO]
Dept. of Transportation: ensure authorizations to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 3632), H5302 [9JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (see H. Res. 431), H4387 [10JN] (see H. Res. 436), H4431 [11JN] (see H. Res. 445), H4769 [18JN]
Disasters: prohibit certain disaster relief funding from being transferred or reprogrammed to plan, develop, or construct a continuous wall or fence along the southern U.S. border (see S. 534), S1384 [14FE] (see H.R. 1214), H1583 [13FE]
Dominican Republic: reaffirm importance of U.S. relationship (see H. Res. 733), H9175 [22NO]
Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China (see H.R. 1542), H2367 [5MR]
Eastern Mediterranean: promote security and energy partnerships (see S. 1102), S2386 [10AP] (see H.R. 2913), H4118 [22MY]
Economy: require a global economic security strategy (see S. 2826), S6475 [7NO]
Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (see H. Res. 49), H676 [16JA]
Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see S. Res. 27), S587 [24JA] (see H. Res. 116), H1492 [8FE]
——— oppose imposition of a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland (see H. Res. 88), H1283 [29JA]
——— prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage European countries to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase U.S. and European energy security (see S. 704), S1733 [7MR] (see H.R. 1453), H2313 [28FE] (see H.R. 1616), H2583 [7MR]
——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see S. 1830), S3475 [13JN]
——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 1081), H1461 [7FE]
——— require reports by Dept. of State and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 2023), H2985 [2AP]
Executive Office of the President: prohibit funding for heads of state meetings and multilateral summits at any Trump Organization-owned property (see S. 2653), S5922 [21OC]
FBI: declassify information relative to Saudi Arabian assistance to Saudi citizens or nationals who fled the U.S. while awaiting trial or sentencing for a criminal offense (see S. 2635), S5896 [17OC] (see H.R. 5128), H8908 [15NO]
Federal agencies and departments: establish a Federal agency coordination framework for all U.S. global health activities (see S. 2698), S6155 [24OC] (see H.R. 4847), H8457 [23OC]
——— prohibit illegal monetary payments to foreign officials and require a report to Congress on CIA payments to foreign entities (see H.R. 324), H283 [8JA]
Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 2166), H3216 [9AP]
——— ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see S. 1071), S2328 [9AP] (see H.R. 2153), H3215 [9AP]
——— establish a review of U.S. aid to multilateral entities (see H.R. 2299), H3263 [12AP]
——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see S. 368), S1131 [7FE] (see H.R. 1055), H1459 [7FE]
——— provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least 1 percent of U.S. gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs (see H. Con. Res. 3), H284 [8JA]
——— reduce foreign assistance to certain Central American countries based on the number of unaccompanied alien children placed in Federal custody due to immigration status (see H.R. 2049), H3067 [3AP]
Foreign countries: affirm U.S. support to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their efforts to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn Russian interference and destabilizing activities (see H. Res. 510), H7241 [23JY]
——— combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (see S. 727), S1734 [7MR] (see H.R. 2116), H3127 [8AP]
——— combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (S. 727) (see H.R. 1580), H2581 [7MR]
——— repeal certain foreign affairs reporting requirements (see H.R. 1677), H2647 [11MR]
——— strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (see S. 482), S1326 [13FE]
Foreign investments: impose sanctions on any foreign person who engages in public or private sector corruption that adversely affects U.S. foreign investors (see H.R. 2167), H3216 [9AP]
Foreign Service: emphasize importance of a career, nonpartisan Foreign Service of the U.S. (see S. Res. 376), S6156 [24OC]
Foreign trade: require congressional approval of certain trade remedies including tariffs (see H.R. 3673), H5583 [10JY]
FTC: safeguard sensitive data from foreign governments that pose risks to national security by imposing data security requirements and strengthening review of foreign investments (see S. 2889), S6625 [18NO]
GAO: study and report on Federal ability to hire and retain Chinese-language-capable employees (see H.R. 5228), H9168 [21NO]
Georgia (country): impose sanctions if commitments or contractual agreements with U.S. persons engaging in business operations are being undermined (see H.R. 1461), H2313 [28FE]
——— support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 598), H674 [16JA]
——— support territorial integrity and condemn Syrian decision to recognize certain Georgian territories as independent (see H. Res. 93), H1336 [30JA]
——— support territorial integrity and reaffirm the U.S. does not recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia (see H. Res. 417), H4216 [3JN]
Germany: recognize alliance and strong friendship with the U.S. and reaffirm significance of Wundarbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative (see H. Res. 446), H4771 [18JN]
——— recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries (see S. Res. 385), S6156 [24OC] (see H. Res. 683), H8739 [8NO]
Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): commend work, affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments (see S. Res. 318), S5577 [18SE] (see H. Res. 517), H7377 [24JY]
Greece: independence anniversary (see S. Res. 95), S1660 [5MR]
——— reaffirm commitment to U.S.-Greek strategic partnership, encourage greater security collaboration, and support increased focus on energy, economic development, and people to people programs (see H. Res. 91), H1336 [30JA]
Guatemala: impose sanctions to combat corruption, money laundering, and impunity, deny visas to certain officials, and ensure the U.S. can retrieve misused security equipment (see S. 716), S1734 [7MR] (see H.R. 1630), H2583 [7MR]
——— support democratic elections, express concern about involvement of candidates in illicit activities and influence of criminal organizations and corrupt officials, and strengthen rule of law (see S. Res. 244), S3319 [11JN]
Haiti: condemn disruption of, and support a peaceful vote on general political plan by, Haitian Senate, reaffirm relationship with the U.S., and commend support of sanctions against Maduro regime in Venezuela (see H. Res. 619), H8101 [8OC]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see S. 2176), S4948 [18JY]
Health: recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as a global public health crisis (see H. Res. 167), H2315 [28FE]
Honduras: suspend security assistance until human rights violations by security forces stop and their perpetrators are brought to justice (see H.R. 1945), H2914 [28MR]
Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill (see H. Res. 543), H7528 [30AU]
——— impose sanctions against China to combat suppression of freedoms of speech, association, assembly, procession, and demonstration and freeze assets of entities undermining autonomy, liberties, and human rights (see S. 2758), S6333 [31OC]
——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (see S. 1838), S3476 [13JN] (see H.R. 3289), H4695 [13JN]
——— report on Chinese exploitation to circumvent U.S. laws (see S. 1824), S3363 [12JN] (see H.R. 4551), H8080 [27SE]
Human rights: mark anniversary of Geneva Conventions, express concern about violations of international humanitarian law, and encourage U.S. leadership in ensuring greater respect for humanitarian law (see S. Res. 206), S2816 [14MY]
Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 527), H7467 [25JY]
Human Rights Monitoring and Palestinian Child Victims of Israel Military Fund: establish (see H.R. 2407), H3339 [30AP]
Hungary: condemn efforts to undermine judicial independence, restrict civil society groups, infringe on freedom of the press, and violate rights of asylum seekers (see S. Res. 30), S680 [25JA]
——— support efforts to strengthen democracy and alliance with the U.S. (see H. Res. 400), H4164 [23MY]
Iceland: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Iceland (see H.R. 5496), H12289 [19DE]
Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see S. 2389), S5248 [31JY] (see H.R. 4155), H7488 [2AU]
——— establish refugee application centers outside the U.S., extend duration of family detentions, increase immigration judges, and return all unaccompanied minors to their country of origin after screening (see S. 1494), S2884 [15MY]
——— impose penalties for countries that systematically and unreasonably refuse or delay repatriation of certain nationals (see H.R. 2890), H4117 [22MY]
——— oppose threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border and blocking of funds to address root causes of migration and affirm asylum-seeking individuals have a right to due process and humane treatment (see H. Res. 287), H3068 [3AP]
——— permit aliens seeking asylum in the U.S. to be eligible for employment (see H.R. 2813), H3924 [16MY]
——— prohibit construction of new border barriers, including walls or fences, on certain Federal land (see H.R. 365), H356 [9JA]
——— prohibit funding for construction of continuous wall or fence along the southern U.S. border (see H.R. 968), H1361 [5FE]
——— prohibit funding to live stream border wall construction activities (see S. 2848), S6566 [13NO]
——— prohibit transfer, obligation, or expenditure of Federal funds to take property for construction of continuous wall or fence along the southern U.S. border (see H.R. 2686), H3727 [10MY]
——— provide for special immigrant status for Syrian Kurds and other Syrians who partnered with the U.S. in Syria (see H.R. 4873), H8538 [28OC]
——— provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the U.S. because of religion (see H.R. 590), H674 [16JA]
——— rescind Executive order prioritizing the majority of unauthorized individuals for removal and withholding Federal funding to sanctuary cities (see S. 1591), S3058 [22MY]
India: affirm friendship with the U.S. and establish bilateral partnership for collaboration to advance development and shared values (see H.R. 5517), H12290 [19DE]
——— condemn human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir, support Kashmiri self-determination, call for an end to communications blockade, and deescalate tensions with Pakistan (see H. Res. 724), H9169 [21NO]
——— end restrictions of communications and mass detention in Jammu and Kashmir and preserve religious freedom for all residents (see H. Res. 745), H9347 [6DE]
——— enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 2123), H3128 [8AP]
——— support inclusion as a permanent member of U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 608), H8081 [27SE]
Information technology: create and implement an inter-agency strategy to secure fifth generation (5G) and future technology and infrastructure in the U.S. and with strategic allies (see S. 893), S2042 [27MR] (see H.R. 2881), H4063 [21MY]
——— promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (see H.R. 1359), H2232 [26FE]
Inter-American Foundation: anniversary (see S. Res. 297), S5249 [31JY] (see H. Res. 649), H8298 [21OC]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: concur with decision to withdraw U.S. and declare the U.S. is freed from stipulations of treaty and it is not legally obligatory (see S. Res. 298), S5249 [31JY]
International Atomic Energy Agency: support nuclear security role (see H. Res. 137), H2038 [15FE]
International law: reaffirm importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 221), H2717 [13MR]
International relations: reaffirm importance of General Security of Military Information Agreement between the Republic of Korea and Japan (see S. Res. 435), S6718 [20NO]
Iran: call for unconditional release of U.S. citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes (see H. Res. 187), H2584 [7MR]
——— condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 752), H9387 [9DE]
——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 374), H3727 [10MY]
——— expand sanctions relative to ballistic missile program and impose additional sanctions relative to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 2118), H3128 [8AP]
——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, censorship, diversion of goods, corruption, and hostage-taking (see H.R. 194), H208 [3JA]
——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see S. 925), S2087 [28MR]
——— limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran (see S. 1039), S2270 [4AP] (see H.R. 2354), H3283 [25AP]
——— oppose lifting of sanctions without addressing nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities (see S. Res. 195), S2743 [8MY] (see H. Res. 390), H4010 [20MY]
——— prevent from obtaining or developing nuclear weapons by calling for the U.S. to re-enter agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, engage in de-escalation measures, and use diplomacy (see H. Res. 495), H5911 [16JY]
——— terminate certain waivers of sanctions on Iran issued in connection with agreement relative to its nuclear program (see S. 2874), S6605 [14NO] (see H.R. 5086), H8877 [14NO]
Iraq: impose sanctions on persons, including Iran and its affiliates, that threaten the peace or stability of Iraq (see H.R. 571), H601 [15JA]
——— support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 259), H2885 [27MR]
Ireland: add to E-3 nonimmigrant visa program (see S. 3134), S7208 [19DE] (see H.R. 2418), H3339 [30AP] (see H.R. 2877), H4063 [21MY]
Israel: affirm benefits of U.S.-Israel economic relationship, include science and technology innovation in continued cooperation, and encourage expansion of economic dialogue (see H. Res. 324), H3275 [18AP]
——— condemn firing of rockets by terrorist groups, support right of self-defense, commend U.S. provision of military assistance, and express concern over humanitarian situation in Gaza (see H. Res. 727), H9169 [21NO]
——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (see S. Res. 120), S1939 [25MR] (see H. Res. 246), H2761 [21MR]
——— provide defense and security assistance to ensure protection from an existing or imminent military threat (see H.R. 4156), H7488 [2AU]
——— recognize and affirm historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, commend access of all faiths to holy sites there, and condemn UNESCO efforts to delegitimize that connection (see H. Res. 12), H210 [3JA]
——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 1459), H2313 [28FE]
Japan: reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond (see S. Res. 183), S2614 [2MY] (see H. Res. 349), H3440 [2MY]
Kenya: condemn terrorist attack in Nairobi, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, reaffirm solidarity with Kenyan people, and support efforts to counter terrorism and bring perpetrators to justice (see H. Res. 75), H1211 [24JA]
——— condemn terrorist attack in Nairobi, offer condolences to victims and their families and friends, and assist in investigation of attack and in improving crisis response management (see S. Res. 22), S293 [17JA]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see S. Res. 303), S5311 [1AU]
——— call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 115), H1492 [8FE] (see H. Res. 141), H2047 [22FE]
——— impose sanctions (see S. 667), S1660 [5MR] (see H.R. 4084), H7476 [26JY]
——— prohibit lifting of sanctions without certification of denuclearization and improvement of human rights record (see H.R. 1369), H2233 [26FE]
——— provide proper oversight of U.S. policy (see S. 1658), S3105 [23MY] (see H.R. 2949), H4161 [23MY]
——— require oversight of licenses involving financial services (see H.R. 4366), H7754 [17SE]
——— support diplomatic denuclearization by imposing sanctions, induce global pressure to comply with international law, and provide briefings on human rights of laborers (see S. 2050), S4677 [28JN]
Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (see S. Res. 152), S2329 [9AP] (see H. Res. 301), H3217 [9AP]
Korean Americans: call on the U.S. and North Korea to reunite divided families by exchanging information, using registries, and working with South Korea to include U.S. citizens in video reunions (see H. Res. 410), H4180 [30MY]
——— require consultations in reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea (see H.R. 1771), H2743 [14MR]
Korean Peninsula: observe anniversary of March First Movement, commend role of Yu Gwan-sun in Korean independence, recognize contributions of Korean Americans, and reaffirm importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 164), H2315 [28FE]
——— observe anniversary of March First Movement, recognize importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea, commend denuclearization efforts, and reaffirm support for sovereignty (see H. Res. 159), H2315 [28FE]
Korean War: call for formal end of war, pay tribute to veterans, victims, and divided families, and support continued negotiations toward denuclearization of the Korean penisula (see H. Res. 152), H2234 [26FE]
Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (see H.R. 1387), H2270 [27FE]
Lebanon: restrict military assistance pending certification that steps are being taken to end Hezbollah (terrorist organization) and Iranian influence over security forces (see S. 1886), S3651 [18JN] (see H.R. 3331), H4771 [18JN]
Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (see S. Res. 104), S1793 [12MR] (see H. Res. 218), H2680 [12MR]
Libya: clarify U.S. policy, advance a diplomatic solution to conflict, and support the people of Libya (see S. 2934), S6755 [21NO] (see H.R. 4644), H8110 [11OC]
Liechtenstein: anniversary (see H. Res. 69), H1171 [23JA]
Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (see S. Con. Res. 3), S1326 [13FE] (see H. Con. Res. 18), H1583 [13FE]
Mexico: affirm importance of U.S.-Mexico economic relationship and that Mexico is an essential trading ally and oppose implementation of tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico (see H. Res. 433), H4388 [10JN]
——— impose sanctions to combat corruption and human rights violations (see H.R. 5369), H9387 [9DE]
——— promote bilateral tourism through cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 951), H1349 [4FE]
——— promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (see S. 587), S1540 [27FE] (see H.R. 133), H206 [3JA]
Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. Res. 361), S5896 [17OC]
——— address Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commend Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel (see H. Res. 138), H2042 [19FE]
——— anniversary of Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty (see S. Res. 121), S1939 [25MR] (see H. Res. 258), H2885 [27MR]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (see S. 2680), S6092 [23OC] (see H.R. 1850), H2761 [21MR]
——— improve assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 348), H3440 [2MY]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (see S. 1), S19 [3JA] (see H.R. 336), H283 [8JA]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and combat anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), consideration (see H. Res. 314), H3256 [10AP]
——— promote U.S. national security and prevent the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. 2641), S5896 [17OC]
——— reaffirm U.S. efforts to promote peace and stability in the Gulf region and support for Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) and its member states (see H. Res. 482), H5584 [10JY]
——— recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see S. 567), S1493 [26FE] (see H.R. 1372), H2233 [26FE]
——— report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see S. 2755), S6300 [30OC]
——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 398), S1132 [7FE]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (see H. Res. 326), H3284 [25AP] (see H. Res. 518), H7377 [24JY]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (see H. Res. 741), H9255 [4DE]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution and express that unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank jeopardizes that solution (see S. Res. 234), S3252 [5JN]
Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program: anniversary (see S. Res. 397), S6333 [31OC]
Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see S. 1188), S2434 [11AP] (see H.R. 2219), H3253 [10AP]
Morocco: reaffirm support for combating terrorism, condemn actions by Polisario Front and terrorist groups in Western Sahara and North Africa, reaffirm autonomy plan, and support peaceful agreement for Western Sahara (see H. Res. 223), H2717 [13MR]
National Criminal Justice Commission: establish (see S. 2434), S5311 [1AU]
National security: recognize interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security (see H. Res. 220), H2717 [13MR]
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance (see H. Res. 90), H1336 [30JA]
NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see S.J. Res. 4), S293 [17JA] (see H.J. Res. 41), H1349 [4FE]
——— provide financial lending mechanisms to assist NATO allies in modernizing their military forces (see H.R. 3194), H4431 [11JN]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO and collective defense principles, uphold principles of democratic institutions, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and support progress towards burden-sharing (see H. Res. 286), H3068 [3AP]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 291), H3100 [4AP]
——— recognize accomplishments, call on members to fully meet obligations, consider membership of North Macedonia, reaffirm collective defense principles, and support reform and mission (see S. Res. 123), S2043 [27MR]
Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (see S. Res. 81), S1540 [27FE] (see H. Res. 156), H2271 [27FE]
New START Treaty: extend, report on Russian compliance, assess impact on force structure and foreign policy if the treaty lapses, and provide for arms limitations in the event of non-renewal (see S. 1285), S2612 [2MY]
——— extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance (see S. 845), S1899 [14MR]
——— require certain reports and briefings to Congress relative to expiration (see S. 2394), S5248 [31JY] (see H.R. 2529), H3473 [7MY]
Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 754), H9387 [9DE]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 2413), H3339 [30AP]
Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (see S. Con. Res. 1), S274 [16JA] (see H. Con. Res. 4), H676 [16JA]
Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for continued advancement of partnership, reconciliation, and mutual trust and encourage continued respect for provisions (see H. Res. 585), H7902 [24SE]
Nuclear energy: require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with certain countries (see S. 3014), S6949 [10DE] (see H.R. 5387), H10016 [10DE]
Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (see H.R. 2419), H3339 [30AP]
——— urge compliance and extension of nonproliferation and reduction treaties, condemn Russian noncompliance with treaties, and pursue additional arms control agreements with Russia and China (see S. Con. Res. 16), S2884 [15MY] (see H. Con. Res. 38), H3789 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 39), H3842 [15MY]
OAS: strengthen participation of elected national legislators in activities and reaffirm U.S. support for human rights and anti-corruption initiatives (see S. 1310), S2613 [2MY]
Oceans: enhance domestic marine debris response, improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris, and promote global engagement to combat marine debris (see S. 1982), S4566 [26JN]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: establish the Malign Foreign Influence Response Center (see S. 2493), S5539 [17SE]
——— submit assessment of intentions of political leadership of Russia (see H.R. 1273), H2031 [14FE] (see H.R. 1617), H2583 [7MR]
——— submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi (see S. 544), S1437 [25FE]
——— transmit whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees (see S. Res. 325), S5663 [24SE] (see H. Res. 593), H7989 [25SE]
——— transmit whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees, protect whistleblower, and preserve complaint-related materials (see H. Res. 576), H7902 [24SE]
——— transmit whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees, protect whistleblower, and preserve materials (H. Res. 576), consideration (see H. Res. 577), H7900 [24SE]
Pakistan: terminate designation as a major non-NATO ally (see H.R. 73), H203 [3JA]
——— welcome Prime Minister Imran A. Khan Niazi to the U.S., support relationship with the U.S. and democracy efforts, and recognize struggle against terrorism and role in facilitating peace in the region (see H. Res. 506), H7161 [22JY]
Partnership Fund for Peace: establish to facilitate and finance joint economic ventures and people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians, Israelis, and Americans (see S. 1727), S3251 [5JN] (see H.R. 3104), H4341 [5JN]
Peace Corps: transfer supervision to Dept. of State, terminate activities in China, and prohibit operations in countries hostile to the U.S. (see S. 2320), S5195 [30JY]
Philippines: condemn state-sanctioned killings as part of the ‘‘War on Drugs,’’ arrest of human rights defenders and journalists, and continued detention of Leila De Lima, and call for immediate release (see S. Res. 142), S2270 [4AP] (see H. Res. 233), H2745 [14MR]
Poland: celebrate anniversary of diplomatic relations with the U.S., honor service of Poles who served during World War II and in Afghanistan and Iraq, and recognize contributions of Polish Americans (see H. Res. 699), H8878 [14NO]
——— designate as a program country under Visa Waiver Program (see H.R. 4218), H7528 [30AU]
Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (see S. 2926), S6755 [21NO] (see H.R. 565), H600 [15JA]
Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit creation of manufactured emergencies in order to build border walls during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 522), H518 [11JA]
——— require preservation of all records relative to foreign meetings to ensure transparency, including documentary notes of the President, his staff, or interpreters (see H. Con. Res. 25), H2745 [14MR]
Putin, Vladimir: strengthen U.S. response to Russian interference by providing transparency on financial assets and hidden shell company ownership (see H.R. 1404), H2270 [27FE]
Refugees: recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees (see S. Res. 32), S698 [28JA]
Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris (see H.R. 4636), H8110 [11OC]
Religion: condemn global persecution of Christians or members of any faith and prioritize freedom of conscience and religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy consideration (see H. Res. 640), H8259 [18OC]
Russia: call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see S. Res. 308), S5448 [11SE] (see H. Res. 552), H7665 [11SE]
——— disapprove President’s failure to support U.S. intelligence on interference in elections, oppose future secret meetings with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and submit any agreements to Congress for approval (see H. Res. 15), H211 [3JA]
——— enhance national interest and security of the U.S. and European allies and partners by countering malign Russian influence (see H.R. 4209), H7524 [27AU]
——— impose sanctions against senior officials of the Border Service and Federal Security Service of Russia until the release of certain seized Ukrainian ships and crewmembers (see H.R. 3841), H7150 [18JY]
——— prohibit funding to facilitate Russian participation in G–7 or reconstituted G–8 summit meetings (see H.R. 4721), H8226 [17OC]
——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 596), H674 [16JA]
——— reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (see H. Res. 546), H7528 [30AU]
——— support conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies on interference in 2016 U.S. Presidential election and condemn disinformation campaign to shift blame to Ukraine (see H. Res. 759), H10016 [10DE]
——— support sovereignty of Ukraine, protect human rights in Crimea, condemn Council of Europe decision to restore rights, and support sanctions relative to aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait (see H. Res. 474), H5269 [2JY]
Saudi Arabia: call for issuance of a determination on high-ranking officials’ involvement in death of Jamal Khashoggi, release political prisoners, reverse human rights violations, and alleviation of crisis in Yemen (see S. Res. 169), S2436 [11AP]
——— condemn detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights advocates, urge release of all political prisoners, call to end male guardianship system, and hold human rights violators accountable (see S. Res. 73), S1384 [14FE] (see H. Res. 129), H1583 [13FE]
——— condemn killing of Jamal Khashoggi, hold those responsible his death accountable, and condemn imprisonment and violence against journalists around the world (see H. Res. 472), H5258 [27JN]
——— declare diplomats who assisted with extraction of Saudi citizens accused of crimes persona non grata, penalize diplomats pending return of such fugitives, and report on Saudi involvement in such extraction (see S. 231), S680 [25JA]
——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (see S. 2351), S5247 [31JY] (see H.R. 2037), H2985 [2AP]
——— prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 643), H716 [17JA]
——— protect Saudi dissidents in the U.S. (see H.R. 4507), H8053 [26SE]
——— request information on human rights practices in Yemen to make determinations on continuation of U.S. arms sales and security assistance (see S. Res. 243), S3284 [10JN]
——— require any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation (see S. Con. Res. 2), S1276 [12FE] (see H. Con. Res. 23), H2314 [28FE]
——— require congressional approval for entry into a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement (see S. 612), S1593 [28FE] (see H.R. 1471), H2314 [28FE]
——— require report on acquisition of nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities (see H.R. 1541), H2367 [5MR]
——— review U.S. policy and activities within the U.S., support human rights, and support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war (see S. 2066), S4729 [9JY]
SBA: prohibit businesses owned by or affiliated with Chinese citizens from receiving assistance (see S. 75), S142 [10JA] (see H.R. 595), H674 [16JA]
Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (see H. Res. 604), H8081 [27SE] (see H. Res. 630), H8143 [15OC] (see H. Res. 647), H8298 [21OC]
Senate: establish John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission (see S. Res. 80), S1540 [27FE]
Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (see H. Con. Res. 32), H3068 [3AP]
Slovenia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 307), H3256 [10AP]
South Sudan: reaffirm support and call for adherence to conflict resolution agreement, political stabilization, support of human rights, investigation of money laundering, and implementation of arms embargo (see S. Res. 371), S5966 [22OC]
Southeast Asia: require a strategy for U.S. engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 1632), H2584 [7MR]
Space policy: call for an international agreement and require Federal agencies issuing licenses for commercial space activities to include provisions to protect and preserve the Apollo 11 and other lunar landing sites (see S. 1694), S3106 [23MY] (see H.R. 3766), H5910 [16JY]
——— support international cooperation and continued U.S. leadership to maintain access to space and achieve advances in space technology (see S. Res. 386), S6300 [30OC]
Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks, support peace and security of religious communities, and protect freedom of religion (see S. Res. 176), S2516 [30AP] (see H. Res. 336), H3404 [1MY]
——— condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary and address root causes of civil war, protect vulnerable communities, and acknowledge importance of long-term political settlement (see H. Res. 346), H3405 [1MY]
——— condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion (see S. Res. 184), S2614 [2MY]
——— observe anniversary of end of civil war, commemorate lives lost, commend reconciliation efforts between diverse ethnic and religious communities, reform security sector, and prosecute war crimes (see H. Res. 442), H4695 [13JN]
Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (see H. Res. 432), H4388 [10JN]
——— encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace (see S. Res. 188), S2614 [2MY]
Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 1706), H2715 [13MR]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (see S. 52), S67 [8JA] (see H.R. 31), H201 [3JA]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (see S.J. Res. 57), S5793 [15OC] (see H.J. Res. 77), H8143 [15OC] (see H. Res. 625), H8111 [11OC]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (see S.J. Res. 59), S5966 [22OC]
Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (see S. 878), S1987 [26MR] (see H.R. 2002), H2937 [1AP]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act (see S. Con. Res. 13), S2271 [4AP] (see H. Res. 273), H2938 [1AP]
——— support diplomatic alliances around the world (see S. 1678), S3106 [23MY] (see H.R. 4754), H8258 [18OC]
——— support measures taken to deter, or if so compelled, defeat, aggression by China (see S. Res. 228), S3215 [4JN]
Terrorism: combat terrorist travel, transfer border security systems to partner governments, establish minimum international border security standards, and suspend assistance to countries not complying with such standards (see H.R. 630), H676 [16JA]
Three Seas Initiative: support efforts to increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe, reaffirm U.S. authority to finance projects, and condemn Russian efforts to weaponize energy (see H. Res. 672), H8718 [31OC]
Tibet: recognize significance of genuine autonomy of Tibet and the Tibetan people and the work the Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding (see H. Res. 697), H8826 [13NO]
Tibetan Policy Act: modify and reauthorize (see S. 2539), S5663 [24SE] (see H.R. 4331), H7711 [13SE]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under minimum standards for elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 4326), H7705 [12SE]
——— include efforts to combat financial criminal activity within factors considered as indicia of serious and sustained efforts to eliminate severe forms of trafficking in persons (see H.R. 2149), H3215 [9AP]
Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (U.S.-European Union Interparliamentary Group): authorize (see H.R. 4105), H7480 [30JY]
Treaties and agreements: emphasize importance of foreign alliances and partnerships in advancing U.S. interests and security (see H. Res. 222), H2717 [13MR]
——— require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 42), H4119 [22MY]
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: support goals and provisions (see H. Res. 302), H3256 [10AP]
Trump, President: censure (see H. Res. 771), H12210 [18DE]
——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see S. 246), S698 [28JA] (see H.R. 810), H1242 [28JA]
——— take actions relative to business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution, declare receipt of emoluments a constitutional violation, and require disclosures to Congress (see H. Con. Res. 51), H5265 [28JN]
Tunisia: reaffirm partnership with the U.S., commend commitment to democracy, economic reforms, rule of law, and free and fair elections, and condemn terrorist attacks (see S. Res. 236), S3253 [5JN] (see H. Res. 458), H5076 [24JN]
Turkey: advocate for release of unlawfully detained U.S. citizens and locally employed diplomatic staff (see S. 1075), S2328 [9AP]
——— call for certain NATO actions relative to purchase of air and missile defense system from Russia (see S. Res. 278), S4948 [18JY]
——— condemn suppression of peaceful protesters, support free speech and human rights, call for lifting of restrictions on freedom of expression, and end prosecution of, and call for release of, political opponents (see S. Res. 418), S6507 [12NO]
——— ensure integrity of repeat mayoral election in Instanbul (see H. Res. 449), H4918 [19JN]
——— impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see S. 2644), S5896 [17OC] (see H.R. 4692), H8197 (see H.R. 4695), H8198 [16OC]
——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air defense system from Russia (see S. 922), S2087 [28MR] (see H.R. 2512), H3440 [2MY] (see H.R. 3263), H4694 [13JN]
——— oppose abuse of journalists, political opponents, minorities, and others exercising certain freedoms and provide assistance to secure release of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience (see S. 2832), S6507 [12NO]
——— prohibit arms sales (see S. 2624), S5895 [17OC]
——— request information on human rights practices in Syria (see S. Res. 409), S6448 [6NO]
——— support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia (see H. Res. 372), H3727 [10MY]
U.N.: prohibit U.S. assistance to foreign countries that oppose the U.S. position in the U.N. (see H.R. 28), H201 [3JA]
——— terminate U.S. membership (see H.R. 204), H208 [3JA]
U.N. Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: urge Senate ratification (see H. Res. 666), H8678 [30OC]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: anniversary of Paris Agreement adoption (see H. Res. 762), H10258 [12DE]
——— call for remaining a signatory to the Paris Agreement and support policies that promote reduction of global warming pollution and aim to meet objectives of the Paris Agreement (see S. Res. 449), S6950 [10DE]
——— disapprove U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, commend supporters of the Agreement, and urge the President to reverse decision and maintain U.S. participation (see H. Res. 743), H9294 [5DE]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and develop a plan for the U.S. to meet pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), consideration (see H. Res. 329), H3302 [29AP]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (see S. 1743), S3251 [5JN] (see H.R. 9), H2883 [27MR]
——— reaffirm commitment to, and oppose withdrawal from, Paris Agreement (see H. Con. Res. 15), H1492 [8FE]
——— withdraw from Paris Agreement (see H. Res. 676), H8724 [1NO]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: prohibit from awarding grants to entities that fund or support gross violations of internationally recognized human rights (see H.R. 5493), H12289 [19DE]
U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: implement recommendations (see S. 987), S2189 [2AP] (see H.R. 2565), H3474 [7MY]
Ukraine: call for immediate cessation of all Russian military activities and oppose violations against religious freedom (see H.R. 5408), H10257 [12DE]
——— call for transparent and democratic Presidential election, support democracy, deter Russian interference in election, and assess scale of such interference and future of U.S. relations after elections (see S. Res. 109), S1899 [14MR]
——— commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (see S. Res. 74), S1384 [14FE]
——— express full support to Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law (see H. Res. 487), H5775 [12JY]
——— oppose violations of religious freedom by Russia and armed groups commanded by Russia (see S. 3064), S7113 [17DE]
——— prohibit involvement of immediate family members of senior U.S. Government officials with Ukrainian entities (see S. 2781), S6391 [5NO]
——— recognize sovereignty and territorial integrity, express support for upcoming elections, and oppose any Russian interference in such elections (see H. Res. 249), H2761 [21MR]
——— support defense of independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity (see H.R. 3047), H4180 [30MY]
United Arab Emirates: call for end to human rights violations committed against political prisoners, closure of ‘‘secret’’ jails in Yemen, and prosecution of individuals involved in war crimes or torture (see H. Res. 524), H7467 [25JY]
United Kingdom: express that the President should work with the United Kingdom to prepare for a future free trade agreement with the U.S. (see S. Res. 137), S2189 [2AP]
——— recognize self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 174), H2368 [5MR]
Uzbekistan: reaffirm commitment to U.S.-Uzbekistan strategic partnership and express support for independence (see H. Res. 599), H8054 [26SE]
Venckiene, Neringa: exclude from extradition treaty with Lithuania (see H.R. 1107), H1462 [7FE]
Venezuela: extend termination of sanctions on persons responsible for violations of human rights of antigovernment protesters (see S. 2977), S6858 [4DE]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see S. 636), S1594 [28FE] (see H.R. 549), H600 [15JA]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), consideration (see H. Res. 519), H7376 [24JY]
——— prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime (see S. 1151), S2433 [11AP] (see H.R. 2204), H3252 [10AP]
——— provide humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 854), H1283 [29JA]
——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see S. 1025), S2240 [3AP]
——— restrict transfer of defense articles and services, and crime control articles, to any security forces under an authority not recognized as the legitimate Government by the U.S. (see H.R. 920), H1335 [30JA]
Vietnam: impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (see S. 1369), S2743 [8MY]
——— prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 1383), H2234 [26FE]
——— recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see S. Res. 369), S5966 [22OC] (see H. Res. 435), H4432 [11JN]
Villamayor, Luis A. (Alex): commemorate life and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay (see S. Res. 269), S4629 [27JN]
Women: improve U.S. efforts to combat gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies internationally (see H.R. 4092), H7479 [30JY]
——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 615), H675 [16JA]
World Bank Group: instruct U.S. representatives to oppose assistance for any country that exceeds the graduation threshold and is of concern relative to religious freedom (see S. 3018), S6992 [11DE]
World Trade Organization: reaffirm U.S. commitment, improve dispute settlement, address appellate concerns, increase transparency, ensure fair treatment of developing countries, and address needs of free and open economies (see H. Res. 746), H9347 [6DE]
World Wildlife Day: designate (see S. Res. 91), S1595 [28FE]
Yemen: condemn human rights violations, ideology of hate against Jews, blocking of humanitarian aid, and attacks on civilians by Houthi movement and support peaceful end of civil war while preventing terrorist foothold (see S. Con. Res. 21), S4629 [27JN] (see H. Con. Res. 50), H5258 [27JN]
Cloture motions
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), motion to proceed, S5486 [16SE], S5561 [18SE], S5881 [17OC], S6188 [28OC], S6326 [31OC]
Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S736 [29JA], S776, S788 [31JA], S829 [4FE]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S31 [4JA], S48 [8JA], S128 [10JA], S174 [14JA], S693 [28JA]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: ratify, S4796 [11JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: ratify, S4796 [11JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: ratify, S4795 [11JY], S4847 [16JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: ratify, S4796 [11JY]
Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia: ratify, S5880 [17OC], S5915 [21OC]
Declarations
President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border does not qualify under National Emergencies Act: several former national security officials, S5653–S5655 [24SE]
Excerpts
Transcript of Telephone Conversation Between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, H12144 [18DE]
Letters
Allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel: several Senators, S45 [8JA]
Border security funding and immigration reform: Russell T. Vought, OMB, S43 [8JA], S1570 [28FE], H588 [15JA]
Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7883, H7884 [24SE]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7884 [24SE]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7884 [24SE]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7884 [24SE]
Call for accountability and justice for assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2659 [12MR]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H2659 [12MR]
Cambodia Democracy Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5804 [15JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5804 [15JY]
Climate Action Now Act: Anne L. Kelly, Ceres, Inc., H3380 [1MY]
——— Drew McConville, Wilderness Society, H3371 [1MY]
——— Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) (organization), H3378–H3380 [1MY]
——— Gene Karpinski, League of Conservation Voters, H3371 [1MY]
——— Hilary O. Shelton, NAACP, H3372 [1MY]
——— Leo W. Gerard, United Steelworkers (organization), H3372 [1MY]
——— Michael Williams, BlueGreen Alliance, H3372 [1MY]
——— Robert M. McLean, American College of Physicians (organization), H3380 [1MY]
——— several environmental organizations, H3358, H3370 [1MY]
——— several public health and medical organizations, H3358, H3373 [1MY]
——— We Are Still In (organization), H3372 [1MY]
Condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government in Sudan: several Members of Congress, H5792 [15JY]
Georgia Support Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8360 [22OC]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8361 [22OC]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8360 [22OC]
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8122, H8123 [15OC]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8122 [15OC]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8122 [15OC]
International Climate Accountability Act: several former national security leaders, S6436 [6NO]
Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2665 [12MR]
——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H2665 [12MR]
Oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge solution to Palestinian conflict, and support technological cooperation in civilian areas: Representative Eddie Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H7183 [23JY]
——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7182, H7183 [23JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H7183 [23JY]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7183 [23JY]
Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H7201 [23JY]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H7201 [23JY]
Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act: Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H8573 [29OC]
——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8572 [29OC]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8572 [29OC]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H8572 [29OC]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H8572 [29OC]
Reaffirm support for Good Friday Agreement as framework for continued partnership, reconciliation, and mutual trust and encourage respect for provisions in Northern Ireland: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9199 [3DE]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H9199 [3DE]
Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2782 [25MR]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H2783 [25MR]
Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5798 [15JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5798 [15JY]
——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H5798 [15JY]
Support sale of defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of defense system from Russia: Representative Cummings, Committee on Oversight and Reform (House), H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H4379, H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4380 [10JN]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H4379 [10JN]
Syria Civilian Protection Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H972, H973 [22JA]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H973 [22JA]
——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H972 [22JA]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H972 [22JA]
U.S.-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H5784 [15JY]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H5785 [15JY]
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H9205 [3DE], E1558 [9DE]
——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H9205 [3DE]
——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), E1558 [9DE]
Vladimir Putin Transparency Act: Representative Engel, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H2663 [12MR]
——— Representative Schiff, Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H2664 [12MR]
——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H2663 [12MR]
Memorandums
Transcript of Telephone Conversation Between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, H7985 [25SE]
Messages
African Growth and Opportunity Act Beneficiary Sub-Saharan African Country Termination for Cameroon: President Trump, S6332 [31OC], H8708 [31OC]
Arms Trade Treaty: President Trump, S2483 [29AP]
Brazil Designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally: President Trump, S2741 [8MY], H3497 [8MY]
Iran Sanctions Relative to Iron, Steel, Aluminum and Copper Sectors: President Trump, S2741 [8MY], H3497 [8MY]
National Emergency Relative to Belarus: President Trump, S3474 [13JN], H4669 [13JN]
National Emergency Relative to Burundi: President Trump, S6668 [19NO], H8969 [19NO]
National Emergency Relative to Democratic People’s Republic of Korea: President Trump, S4455 [24JN], H5028 [21JN]
National Emergency Relative to Democratic Republic of the Congo: President Trump, S5961 [22OC], H8315 [22OC]
National Emergency Relative to Foreign Terrorists Who Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process: President Trump, S272 [16JA], H662 [16JA]
National Emergency Relative to Iran: President Trump, S1791 [12MR], S4455 [24JN], S6507 [12NO], H2657 [12MR], H5047 [24JN], H8773 [12NO]
National Emergency Relative to Narcotics Traffickers in Colombia: President Trump, S5790 [15OC], H8137 [15OC]
National Emergency Relative to Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism: President Trump, S5392 [10SE], S5599 [19SE], H7592 [10SE], H7782 [19SE]
National Emergency Relative to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities: President Trump, S1985 [26MR], H2822 [26MR]
National Emergency Relative to Somalia: President Trump, S2383 [10AP], H3243 [10AP]
National Emergency Relative to South Sudan: President Trump, S2116 [1AP], H2927 [1AP]
National Emergency Relative to Stabilization of Iraq: President Trump, S2961 [20MY], H3994 [20MY]
National Emergency Relative to Sudan: President Trump, S6331 [31OC], H8709 [31OC]
National Emergency Relative to Syria: President Trump, S2740 [8MY], H3497 [8MY]
National Emergency Relative to the Central African Republic: President Trump, S2741 [8MY], H3497 [8MY]
National Emergency Relative to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction: President Trump, S6506 [12NO], H8774 [12NO]
National Emergency Relative to the Threat of Foreign Interference in the U.S. Elections: President Trump, S5391 [10SE], H7583 [10SE]
National Emergency Relative to the Western Balkans: President Trump, S3651 [18JN], H4705 [18JN]
National Emergency Relative to Unusual and Extraordinary Threat to National Security, Foreign Policy, and Economy of the U.S. Posed by Serious Human Rights Abuse and Corruption Around the World: President Trump, S7154 [18DE], H12213 [19DE]
National Emergency Relative to Venezuela: President Trump, S697 [28JA], S1657 [5MR], H1231 [28JA], H2327 [5MR]
Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia: President Trump, S2480 [29AP]
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Relative to Tariff Barriers: President Trump, S5492 [16SE], H7719 [17SE]
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation: President Trump, S7048 [16DE], H10262 [13DE]
Motions
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), S5486 [16SE], S5562 [18SE], S5881 [17OC], S6187 [28OC], H4731 [18JN], H4795 [19JN]
Middle East: improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S31 [4JA], S166 [14JA], S187 [15JA], S299 [18JA], S326 [22JA], S541, S549 [24JA], S725 [29JA]
Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia: ratify, S5880 [17OC]
Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 647), H8279 [21OC]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), H3426 [2MY]
Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), H7440 [25JY]
Notices
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 526, Cambodia Democracy Act, H5823 [15JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 549, Venezuela TPS Act, H7237 [23JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 565, Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success (AMIGOS) Act, H9219 [3DE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 598, Georgia Support Act, H8384 [22OC]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1477, Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act, H2793 [25MR]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 1850, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act, H7237 [23JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 2037, Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act, H5823 [15JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 2615, U.S.-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, H5824 [15JY]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7898 [24SE]
Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3289, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, H8141 [15OC]
Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]
Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]
Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]
Intention to object to proceed to Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: Senator Paul, S4678 [28JN]
Papers
Civil Affairs, Winston Churchill, and the Power of Paying Attention: Andrew J. Bibb, S5304–S5307 [1AU]
Press releases
AJC Outraged by Rep. Tlaib’s Tweet: American Jewish Committee, S45 [8JA]
Climate Action Now Act: Environmental Defense Action Fund (organization), H3372 [1MY]
Condemn President Trump’s Attempt To Slow Roll Critical Assistance to Ukraine, H7985 [25SE]
Senate Passage of the Protocol Amending the Tax Convention With Spain: Cristobal Fuentes, North American Stainless (company), S4872 [17JY]
Whistleblower Complaint, H7985 [25SE]
Remarks in House
Abortion: repeal Mexico City policy relative to limiting U.S. foreign assistance from being spent on the promotion or provision of abortion services, H186–H190 [3JA], H506 [11JA], H4407 [11JN], H4448 [12JN]
Abrams, Elliott: appointment as U.S. Special Envoy for Venezuela, E126 [4FE]
Adams, John Quincy: evaluation of administration, H4155 [23MY]
Africa: establish a global affairs strategy and provide assistance for people of African descent (H.R. 1877), E354 [26MR]
Agriculture: impact of tariffs, H2943 [2AP]
AID: Armenian democracy assistance funding, H4648, H4649 [13JN]
——— illegal, unreported, unregulated fishing in foreign waters prevention funding, H4678 [13JN]
American Institute in Taiwan: anniversary, E447 [10AP]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: prevent repeal of oil and gas program until the President certifies that it will not result in a net increase of Russian oil and gas imports, H7687, H7688 [12SE]
Armed Forces: decision to withdraw from Syria, H365 [10JA]
——— develop and implement a plan for withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, H1324 [30JA]
——— prohibit introduction into hostilities in Venezuela without declaration of war or explicit statutory authorization, H2630 [11MR]
Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), H8392 [23OC], H8547, H8549, H8559–H8568 [29OC], H8608 [30OC], H8683, H8708 [31OC], E489 [25AP]
——— commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), consideration (H. Res. 655), H8552–H8558 [29OC]
——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and congratulate on peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and democratic parliamentary elections recognized as free and fair (H. Res. 452), H5086 [25JN]
Arms sales: restrict the President’s emergency export authority under the Arms Export Control Act and limit use of an emergency determination to approve overseas manufacturing or co-production of defense items, H5545 [10JY]
Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future, H4558, H4559 [12JN]
Asia: express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests (H. Res. 127), H7885, H7886 [24SE]
Auerbach, Leor Torchman: CityPAC (organization) Scoop Jackson Award recipient, H5174 [26JN], E809 [20JN]
Australia: welcome Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the U.S., support relationship with the U.S., explore supply chain for rare earth materials, and address violations by China relative to maritime law and intellectual property, H7758 [18SE]
Azerbaijan: independence anniversary, E697 [3JN], E701, E703 [4JN]
Bahrain: anniversary of protests, E183 [14FE]
——— human rights violations, E183 [14FE]
Biden, Joseph R., Jr.: assessment as potential Presidential candidate relative to record on foreign policy, H2834 [27MR]
Biden, Robert H. (Hunter): investigate certain business dealings while Joseph R. Biden, Jr., served as Vice President and whether such dealings resulted in conflicts of interests or affected U.S. foreign policy, H8673 [30OC]
Bolton, John R.: assessment of tenure as National Security Advisor, H4021 [21MY]
Brazil: oppose expansion of Alcantara Launch Center, H8074 [27SE]
Bulgaria: U.S. policy, H9229 [4DE]
Burma: limit military cooperation and apply sanctions to perpetrators of human rights abuses including against the Rohingya, H5545 [10JY]
——— promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (H.R. 3190), H7874, H7878–H7885 [24SE]
Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (H.R. 1704), H3459–H3462 [7MY], H3973 [20MY]
Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 526), H5802–H5805 [15JY]
Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts (H. Res. 358), H7203, H7204 [23JY], E972 [24JY]
Central America: reduce foreign assistance provided to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, H3121 [8AP]
——— respond to migrant surge from Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras at the southern border in a strategic and humane manner (H.R. 3731), E902 [11JY]
——— support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, H5576, H5580 [10JY], H7448 [25JY]
——— support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (H.R. 2615), H5780–H5786 [15JY], E1026 [2AU]
——— support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (H.R. 3524), H5580 [10JY]
China: address efforts to supplant U.S. and its free enterprise system as world’s dominant economic power, H8846–H8850 [14NO]
——— assessment as threat relative to economic and military expansion, unfair trade practices, theft of intellectual property, and human rights violations, H9251–H9254 [4DE]
——— assessment as threat relative to military capability, targeting of U.S. academic institutions, telecommunications components development, unfair trade practices, theft of intellectual property, and human rights violations, H3775–H3781 [14MY]
——— assessment as threat relative to military capability, unfair trade practices, theft of intellectual property, and human rights violations, H8889, H8890 [15NO]
——— condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (H.R. 649), H3323 [30AP]
——— condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (S. 178), H9201–H9208 [3DE]
——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, H4151 [23MY]
——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (H.R. 1025), H3323 [30AP], H9206 [3DE]
——— human rights violations, H4298–H4302 [4JN]
——— recognize that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., pose serious threats to the national security of the U.S. and its allies, E1016 [30JY]
——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world, H4298–H4302 [4JN], E702 [4JN]
——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (H. Res. 393), H4231–H4236 [4JN]
——— safeguard certain U.S. technology and intellectual property from export to or influence by China, protect U.S. industry from unfair competition by China, and call for China to adhere to international trade treaties, H8187 [16OC]
Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H350–H355 [9JA]
——— staff exchange program with the German Bundestag, E813 [21JN]
——— tribute to Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Programme, E166 [13FE]
Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, E1443 [14NO]
——— lift travel restrictions (H.R. 3960), E997 [25JY]
——— U.S. policy, H1396 [7FE]
Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., E1522 [3DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: promote American agriculture in Cuba, H1396 [7FE]
Dept. of Defense: assess foreign military influence in Pacific Island countries, H5567 [10JY]
——— assess status and feasibility of expanding security cooperation and assistance to Pacific Island countries, H5567 [10JY]
——— condition transfer of defense articles to Azerbaijan on certification that such weapons will not be used against civilian aviation, H5595 [11JY]
——— prohibit deployment of U.S. strategic assets in Turkey, allow arms sales to Cyprus, and facilitate energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries (H.R. 5182), E1465 [19NO]
——— prohibit funding for aerial refueling of aircraft of Saudi Arabia, H1547 [13FE]
——— prohibit funding for certain support to Saudi Arabia-led intervention in Yemen against the Houthis, H5598, H5599 [11JY]
——— prohibit Special Defense Acquisition Fund funding for assistance to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates to conduct hostilities in Yemen, H5596 [11JY]
——— recognize importance of goal to procure renewable energy, reduce greenhouse emissions, and make military more resilient in the face of climate change, H3418 [2MY]
——— report to Congress on financial costs and national security benefits of overseas military operations, H5555–H5557 [10JY]
——— require report from the President on the status of diplomatic deconfliction efforts with Iran to prevent hostilities, E909 [12JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: reform process for enforcing U.S. immigration laws (H.R. 5383), E1571 [10DE]
Dept. of State: assess and mitigate threats posed by Russian-Venezuelan cooperation and security risks posed by foreign acquisition of CITGO Petroleum Corp., assets in the U.S., H10594 [17DE]
——— assess and mitigate threats posed by Russian-Venezuelan cooperation and security risks posed by foreign acquisition of CITGO Petroleum Corp., assets in the U.S. (H.R. 1477), H2781–H2784 [25MR]
——— call for review of Kazakhstan case against Bergei Ryskaliyev and ensure findings relative to such case are included in U.S. policy discussions, E386 [2AP]
——— certify that U.S. assistance funds to Israel do not support military detention, interrogation, abuse, or ill-treatment of Palestinian children (H.R. 2407), H8606 [30OC], E508 [30AP]
——— develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO (H.R. 353), H974–H976 [22JA], E80 [23JA]
——— establish Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources, H7435 [25JY]
——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 753), H3975, H3976 [20MY], E676 [24MY]
——— hosting of Ministerial To Advance Religious Freedom, H7235 [23JY]
——— implement recommendations of GAO study which found that Foreign Service vacancies may undermine U.S. foreign policy objectives and increase national security risks, H4678 [13JN], E795 [19JN]
——— implementation of visa waiver process relative to Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees, H5042 [24JN]
——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (H.R. 221), H434–H437 [10JA], H550 [15JA], E35 [11JA]
——— prohibit funding for Commission on Unalienable Rights, H4677 [13JN]
——— prohibit funding for repatriation of certain immigrants from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, H4686, H4687 [13JN]
——— reauthorize U.S.-Poland Parliamentary Exchange Program (H.R. 1270), E178 [14FE]
——— require report on intercountry adoptions from countries that have enacted or continued policies which have halted or significantly reduced adoption rates (H.R. 1952), H3973–H3975 [20MY]
——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (H.R. 4694), H12287 [19DE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H4679, H4685, H4686 [13JN]
——— across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H4684, H4685 [13JN]
——— making appropriations, H186–H190 [3JA], H1151 [23JA], H10587, H10588, H10594 [17DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2839), E630 [20MY]
——— prohibit funding to enter into any contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with any Trump Organization-related business, H4677 [13JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence funding, H5194, H5195 [26JN]
——— prohibit pension plans receving loans from the Pension Rehabilitation Administration from engaging in the global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement against Israel, H7346 [24JY]
Depts. of Defense and State: submit report on participants in security cooperation programs or security assistance training recipients that have been sanctioned by the U.S. for human rights violations or terrorist activities, H5567 [10JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4332, H4333 [5JN], H4399 [11JN], H4452–H4625 [12JN], H4632–H4670, H4673–H4687 [13JN], H4710–H4767 [18JN], H4776, H4777, H4789–H4797 [19JN], H4922, H4928 [20JN], H8790 [13NO], E795, E799 [19JN], E833 [25JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 431), H4402–H4411 [11JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 436), H4445–H4452 [12JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4779–H4789 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), corrections in engrossment, H4797 [19JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), motion to recommit, H4795 [19JN]
Disasters: disaster recovery funding through reductions in Dept. of State and AID bilateral economic assistance funding, H4681, H4682 [13JN]
Drugs: stop production of fentanyl and its trafficking into the U.S. from China, H2809 [26MR]
Economy: impact of tariffs, H4297 [4JN], H4339 [5JN]
Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (H. Res. 49), H607 [16JA]
Erdogan, Recep Tayyip: U.S. visit by Turkish President, H8793 [13NO]
Europe: oppose imposition of a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland (H. Res. 88), H9201 [3DE]
——— prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage European countries to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase U.S. and European energy security (H.R. 1616), H2771–H2773 [25MR]
European Union: decision to impose sanctions on Iran relative to alleged assassination plots in Europe, H535 [14JA]
Finland: U.S. policy, H554 [15JA]
Foreign countries: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (H.R. 2116), H3966–H3969 [20MY]
——— prioritize safe return of all U.S. citizens, including those wrongfully held by foreign governments, and provide assistance to detained foreign individuals who contributed to U.S. national security, H5909 [16JY]
——— repeal certain foreign affairs reporting requirements, H7435 [25JY]
Foreign investments: impose sanctions on any foreign person who engages in public or private sector corruption that adversely affects U.S. foreign investors (H.R. 2167), H3240 [10AP]
Foreign trade: impact of trade agreements on U.S. workforce, H553 [15JA]
Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (H.R. 598), H8358–H8362 [22OC], E1335 [23OC]
Germany: anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall, E1454 [15NO]
——— recognize alliance and strong friendship with the U.S. and reaffirm significance of Wundarbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative (H. Res. 446), H4778 [19JN], H8550 [29OC]
——— recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries, H8775, H8776 [12NO], H8793 [13NO]
Giuliani, Rudy: characterization of remarks regarding regime change in Iran, E978 [24JY]
Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): commend work, affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments (H. Res. 517), H9192–H9194 [3DE], H9228 [4DE]
Greece: reaffirm commitment to U.S.-Greek strategic partnership, encourage greater security collaboration, and support increased focus on energy, economic development, and people to people programs (H. Res. 91), H4381 [10JN]
Guatemala: support democratic elections, express concern about involvement of candidates in illicit activities and influence of criminal organizations and corrupt officials, and strengthen rule of law, H7385 [25JY]
Haiti: prohibit funding to Haitian Armed Forces, H4677 [13JN]
Honduras: U.S. policy, H5251 [27JN]
Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill (H. Res. 543), H8116–H8119, H8140 [15OC], H8232 [18OC]
——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissability of visa applicants (H.R. 3289), H7718 [17SE], H8117–H8124, H8140 [15OC]
——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (S. 1838), H9089–H9096 [20NO]
House of Representatives: accomplishments of the 116th Congress, H9351 [9DE]
——— legislative priorities, H278 [8JA]
Human rights: denounce those who support or engage in sexual violence and strengthen efforts to prevent use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, H2350 [5MR]
Human Rights Day: observance, H10005 [10DE]
Human Rights Monitoring and Palestinian Child Victims of Israel Military Fund: establish (H.R. 2407), H8606 [30OC], E508 [30AP]
Immigration: construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H7830 [19SE]
——— ensure support for trade and tourism industries relative to efforts to secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1253 [29JA]
——— prohibit construction of new border barriers, including walls or fences, on certain Federal land (H.R. 365), H440 [10JA]
——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10, H155, H184–H189, H191–H194 [3JA], H225 [4JA], H233, H234, H271, H278, H279 [8JA], H292, H294, H295, H297, H302, H332, H333, H336, H349 [9JA], H365, H369, H371, H372, H373, H374, H375, H390, H423, H440, H441, H442–H449, H451–H455 [10JA], H499, H500, H505–H510, H512–H516 [11JA], H521, H538–H543 [14JA], H548, H552, H553, H581, H583–H585, H587–H594 [15JA], H605, H608, H609, H614, H617, H635, H636, H671–H673 [16JA], H681, H682, H683–H687, H689–H692, H711 [17JA], H984–H987, H990–H995 [22JA], H1002, H1004, H1009, H1011, H1016, H1155, H1166–H1169 [23JA], H1177–H1181, H1185–H1188, H1204–H1206 [24JA], H1236, H1239–H1241 [28JA], H1247, H1249, H1253, H1275, H1278, H1279 [29JA], H1300, H1321–H1325 [30JA], H1368, H1380, H1383 [6FE], H1440–H1443 [7FE], H1483 [8FE], H1507, H1508, H1510–H1512 [11FE], H5252 [27JN]
——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H349 [9JA], H371, H392, H395, H442–H449 [10JA], H499, H500, H513–H516 [11JA], H538–H543 [14JA], H548, H587–H597 [15JA], H989–H995 [22JA], H1002, H1152, H1155–H1157, H1166–H1169 [23JA], H1177–H1181 [24JA], H1236, H1239–H1241 [28JA], H1253, H1254, H1272, H1275, H1277, H1279 [29JA], H1318, H1321–H1325 [30JA], H1380–H1383 [6FE], H1432–H1438, H1440–H1443 [7FE], H1484 [8FE], H1507, H1508, H1509 [11FE], H1533 [13FE], H2001 [14FE], H2106 [26FE], H3092, H3094 [4AP], H3667 [9MY], H3719–H3724 [10MY], H3997 [20MY], H4156 [23MY], H4273, H4274, H4298, H4308–H4310 [4JN], H4425 [11JN], H4632, H4689 [13JN], H5985–H5991 [17JY], H7445, H7452–H7454 [25JY], H7831 [19SE], H9068 [20NO], H9290 [5DE]
India: commend efforts to bring stability to Jammu and Kashmir regions, H9067 [20NO], E1385 [31OC], E1640 [23DE]
——— elections, H4183 [3JN]
——— end restrictions of communications and mass detention in Jammu and Kashmir and preserve religious freedom for all residents (H. Res. 745), H9383 [9DE]
——— human rights violations, E1324 [22OC]
——— U.S. policy, H12286 [19DE], E1476 [20NO]
Information technology: promote Internet access in developing countries and update foreign policy toward the Internet (H.R. 1359), H3970–H3973 [20MY]
Iran: condemn harassment of British vessel traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, H5592 [11JY]
——— designation of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization, E468 [15AP]
——— limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran, H5315, H5320 [10JY], H5643, H5715–H5718 [11JY], E910 [12JY], E937 [17JY]
——— urge continued diplomatic pressure to prevent development of nuclear weapons program and promote peace and stability in the Middle East, H7248 [24JY]
Iraq: provide for integration of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) into Iraqi and Kurdish security forces, H5630 [11JY]
——— support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions, H352 [9JA], E917 [15JY]
Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel, H1527 [13FE]
——— anniversary of relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, H3742, H3775 [14MY]
——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement, H1276 [29JA]
——— condemn the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement, including efforts to target U.S. companies engaged in legal commercial activities, H3081, H3082 [4AP]
——— counter anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions, H4147 [23MY]
——— elections, H3241 [10AP]
——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (H. Res. 246), H3088 [4AP], H7163, H7164, H7181–H7188, H7227, H7235 [23JY], H7253 [24JY], H7381, H7392–H7394, H7444, H7445 [25JY], H8049 [26SE], H9267 [5DE], H9300–H9302 [6DE], E972, E977, E980 [24JY]
——— reaffirm relationship with the U.S., H1276 [29JA], H3241 [10AP], H5593 [11JY], H7140 [18JY]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to military assistance and cooperative defense programs, H9268 [5DE]
——— report on congressional delegation trip, H8046–H8050 [26SE]
——— support right of self-defense and condemn Hamas (terrorist organization) violence in Gaza, H3686 [10MY]
——— U.S. policy, E728 [10JN]
——— U.S. recognition of sovereignty over the Golan Heights, H2766 [25MR], H2803 [26MR], H2879 [27MR]
Japan: signing of bilateral trade agreement with U.S., H7995 [26SE], H8206 [17OC], H8464 [28OC]
Jews: affirm that it is within national security interests of the U.S. to combat anti-Semitism and express support for Israel, H1554 [13FE]
Kazakhstan: commend peaceful transition of power following resignation of Nursultan Nazarbayev and recognize importance of relationship with U.S., E362 [27MR]
——— recognize importance of U.S.-Kazakhstan relationship, E1562 [9DE]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: support a diplomatic strategy for achieving denuclearization and an end to the Korean War, H5711 [11JY]
Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (H. Res. 301), H3242 [10AP]
Korean Americans: require consultations in reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea (H.R. 1771), E307 [14MR]
Korean Peninsula: observe anniversary of March First Movement, commend role of Yu Gwan-sun in Korean independence, recognize contributions of Korean Americans, and reaffirm importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea (H. Res. 164), E235, E239 [4MR]
Languages: increase use of multilingualism in business and signs to reflect increasing diversity of U.S. population, H8589 [29OC]
Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 1387), H2624 [11MR]
Libya: investigation and report on 2012 attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi, H7695 [12SE]
Lobbyists: prohibit lobbyists from working on behalf of countries engaging in gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, H2491, H2492 [6MR]
Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 3), H4174 [28MY]
Mexico: develop strategy to combat crime and corruption and fight poverty, H12261 [19DE]
——— promote bilateral tourism through cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico (H.R. 951), H4381–H4383 [10JN], E742 [11JN]
——— promote economic partnership and cooperation with the U.S., particularly in areas of academic exchange, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure integration (H.R. 133), H430–H432 [10JA]
——— suspension of tariffs on imported goods due to agreement on immigration enforcement, H4385 [10JN], H4424 [11JN]
Middle East: address Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commend Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel (H. Res. 138), E190 [19FE]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (H.R. 1850), H7198–H7203 [23JY]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (H.R. 336), H1537–H1539 [13FE], H3431, H3432 [2MY], H3806 [15MY], H3930, H3954 [17MY], H4061 [21MY], H7129, H7130 [18JY], H7183, H7184, H7188, H7234 [23JY], H7382, H7392–H7394, H7444 [25JY], H9267, H9269 [5DE], H9300, H9305 [6DE]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), H3082, H3088 [4AP], H7183 [23JY]
——— provide relief for victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria, H8563 [29OC]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), H9298–H9308, H9341 [6DE], H10026 [11DE], E1559 [9DE]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (H. Res. 326), consideration (H. Res. 741), H9265–H9271 [5DE]
Modi, Narendra: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister, H7889 [24SE]
NAFTA: anniversary, H8829 [14NO]
——— impact on drug trafficking, H278 [8JA]
Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E200, E205 [25FE], E212 [26FE], E227, E232 [28FE]
National security: assess Depts. of Defense and State and AID resources available for use in Western Hemisphere and assess Chinese, Iranian, and Russian investments in Western Hemisphere, H5575 [10JY]
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H1250, H1254 [29JA]
NATO: anniversary, H2687 [13MR], H2786 [25MR], E403 [4AP]
——— call on members to fully meet obligations, H9352 [9DE]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to NATO and collective defense principles, uphold principles of democratic institutions, individual liberty, and the rule of law, and support progress towards burden-sharing (H. Res. 286), E794 [19JN]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, H2110 [26FE]
——— report on NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session, E794 [19JN]
Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (H. Res. 156), H2657–H2660 [12MR]
New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, H5604–H5606 [11JY]
North Macedonia: U.S. policy, E220 [27FE]
Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for continued advancement of partnership, reconciliation, and mutual trust and encourage continued respect for provisions (H. Res. 585), H9198–H9201 [3DE]
Norwell, MA: opening of Honorary Consulate of Latvia, E627 [20MY]
Nuclear weapons: abolish and redirect resources to certain domestic initiatives while ensuring environmental restoration and clean-energy conversion (H.R. 2419), E511 [30AP]
Obama, President: allegations of quid pro quo involving Russia and missile defense policy, H10299 [16DE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require a National Counterintelligence and Security Center annual assessment of foreign efforts to influence U.S. processes and elections, H5907 [16JY]
——— submit assessment of intentions of political leadership of Russia (H.R. 1617), H2664, H2665 [12MR]
——— submit report on efforts by China to influence Taiwan elections and actions U.S. can take to counter such influence, H5859 [16JY]
——— transmit whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees, protect whistleblower, and preserve complaint-related materials (H. Res. 576), H7921–H7928, H7979 [25SE]
——— transmit whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees, protect whistleblower, and preserve materials (H. Res. 576), consideration (H. Res. 577), H7913–H7920 [25SE]
Pakistan: assistance funding, H4451 [12JN]
——— call for release of Shakil Afridi, H7165 [23JY]
——— condemn abduction of Hindu girls and young women and forced marriage and conversion to Islam, E521 [1MY]
——— condition assistance funding on release of Shakil Afridi, H4649, H4650 [13JN]
——— human rights violations, H7165 [23JY]
Palestinian Authority: condition foreign aid on steps to end violence and terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens, H711 [17JA]
Poland: U.S. policy, H219 [4JA]
Portugal: include in list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the U.S. as E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrants if U.S. nationals are treated similarly by Portugal (H.R. 565), H2687 [13MR], H9189–H9191 [3DE], H9227 [4DE], E1561 [9DE]
Power resources: role of U.S. as net exporter of energy sources, H2790, H2791 [25MR], H7229 [23JY]
Putin, Vladimir: strengthen U.S. response to Russian interference by providing transparency on financial assets and hidden shell company ownership (H.R. 1404), H2662–H2664 [12MR]
Qatar: U.S. policy, H1220 [28JA]
Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association: endorsement of H.R. 2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, H8606 [30OC]
Renewable energy: recognize ability to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in clean energy alternatives, and provide affordable energy options to consumers, H3417, H3418 [2MY]
Russia: call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (H. Res. 552), H8362–H8364 [22OC]
——— efforts to influence U.S. elections, H7700 [12SE]
——— human rights violations, E1349 [28OC]
——— impose sanctions against senior officials of the Border Service and Federal Security Service of Russia until the release of certain seized Ukrainian ships and crewmembers (H.R. 3841), E943 [18JY]
——— interference in Ukrainian domestic policy and violations of Ukrainian sovereignty, H8184–H8187 [16OC]
——— prohibit U.S. persons from purchase of Russian sovereign debt and define foreign interference in U.S. elections, H5629 [11JY]
——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (H.R. 596), H2660–H2662 [12MR], H8361 [22OC]
——— reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (H. Res. 546), H9197, H9198, H9211 [3DE]
——— U.S. policy, E926 [16JY]
Saudi Arabia: condemn detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights advocates, urge release of all political prisoners, call to end male guardianship system, and hold human rights violators accountable (H. Res. 129), H5800–H5802 [15JY], E301 [13MR]
——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, H1549 [13FE], E1250 [4OC]
——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (H.R. 2037), H5796–H5800 [15JY]
——— prohibit military assistance (H.R. 643), H703 [17JA]
Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 630), H8150, H8151, H8152, H8153 [16OC]
——— condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 647), H8279 [21OC], H8376 [22OC], E1367 [29OC]
Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (H. Con. Res. 32), H8364, H8365 [22OC]
Southeast Asia: require a strategy for U.S. engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (H.R. 1632), H7875–H7877 [24SE]
Sri Lanka: call for increased human rights, H4149 [23MY]
——— condemn terrorist attacks, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, and support efforts to counter terrorism and bring perpetrators to justice, H3287 [29AP]
Sudan: condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government (H. Res. 432), H4440 [12JN], H5789–H5793 [15JY]
Syria: call for Turkey to cease military action against Syrian Kurds and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8561 [29OC]
——— demand end to corrupt practices, violence, and human rights abuses and support peaceful protestors, E1562 [9DE]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H7234 [23JY]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (H.R. 31), H970–H974 [22JA], H2735 [14MR]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, H9352 [9DE]
——— ongoing civil war, H7718 [17SE]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8140 [15OC], H8153 [16OC], H8206 [17OC], H8252 [18OC], H8263 [21OC]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), H8148, H8157–H8163 [16OC], H8247, H8249 [18OC], H8575 [29OC], H8793 [13NO]
Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (H.R. 2002), H3455–H3458 [7MY]
——— observance of National Day, E1215 [26SE], E1220, E1224 [27SE], E1267 [11OC]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act (H. Res. 273), H3457–H3458 [7MY]
Taiwan Relations Act: anniversary, H3457 [7MY]
Terrorism: strengthen border security to combat threat of terrorism, H4688 [13JN]
Three Seas Initiative: support efforts to increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe, reaffirm U.S. authority to finance projects, and condemn Russian efforts to weaponize energy (H. Res. 672), H8707 [31OC]
Thursday Luncheon Group (organization): anniversary, E801 [19JN]
Tileuberdi, Mukhtar: U.S. visit by Kazakhstan Foreign Minister, E1562 [9DE]
Treaties and agreements: require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (H. Con. Res. 42), H4072 [22MY]
Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, H3432 [2MY]
——— evaluation of administration, H2024 [14FE], H2711–H2714 [13MR], H3826 [15MY], H4156 [23MY], H4415 [11JN], H9341 [6DE], H10236 [12DE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Afghanistan, H7701 [12SE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, H8392 [23OC]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, H582 [15JA], H7998 [26SE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, H292 [9JA], H442–H449 [10JA], H671–H673 [16JA], H1432–H1438 [7FE], H3347 [1MY], H3464 [7MY], H3716, H3717, H3721 [10MY], H3920 [16MY], H4058–H4060 [21MY], H4221 [4JN], H4385 [10JN], H5576 [10JY], H5986–H5991 [17JY], H7446–H7451, H7452–H7454 [25JY], H7602 [11SE], H8151 [16OC], H8599 [30OC], H10013 [10DE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, H10028 [11DE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to the Middle East, H3847 [16MY], H4705 [18JN], H7138 [18JY], H7165 [23JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Venezuela, H3454 [7MY]
——— impeachment, H8820–H8822 [13NO], H8831, H8873–H8875 [14NO], H8963 [19NO], H9068 [20NO], H9125, H9162–H9165 [21NO]
——— proposed declaration of a national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H364 [10JA]
——— take certain actions relative to personal business holdings to ensure compliance with emoluments clause of the Constitution while serving as President, H5183 [26JN], H8264 [21OC]
Turkey: call for release of Selahattin Demirtas, E1594 [16DE]
——— impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (H.R. 4695), H8565, H8568–H8576 [29OC], H8793 [13NO]
——— oppose U.S. visit of President of Turkey relative to incarceration of political opponents and journalists, H8776 [12NO]
——— support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia (H. Res. 372), H4378–H4381 [10JN]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: clarify ability of the President to withdraw from Paris Agreement by executive action if such agreement is not considered a treaty, H3389, H3390 [1MY]
——— clarify that Paris Agreement seeks to address issues of environmental justice and disparate impact climate change has on vulnerable communities and people of color, H3382 [1MY]
——— clarify that U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement shall not prohibit States and cities from taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, H3385 [1MY]
——— develop plan to assist parties to Paris Agreement in meeting goals, H3383, H3384 [1MY]
——— disapprove U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, commend supporters of the Agreement, and urge the President to reverse decision and maintain U.S. participation (H. Res. 743), H9263 [5DE]
——— ensure Paris Agreement emphasizes importance of international cooperation and multilateralism in response to global challenges, H3377, H3387 [1MY]
——— express that Paris Agreement is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, H3365, H3388 [1MY]
——— Paris Agreement withdrawal funding, H4682, H4683 [13JN]
——— prohibit funding, H4647, H4648, H4683, H4684 [13JN]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and develop a plan for the U.S. to meet pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), consideration (H. Res. 329), H3351–H3361 [1MY]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require President to develop plan for U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), motion to recommit, H3426–H3428 [2MY]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), H3310, H3312, H3323–H3336 [30AP], H3346, H3350, H3363–H3397 [1MY], H3409, H3410, H3411–H3429, H3432–H3434, H3437 [2MY], H7819, H7820, H7822 [19SE]
——— recognize importance of Paris Agreement task force addressing impact of climate change on displacement and global refugee crisis, H3383 [1MY]
——— recognize priority of safeguarding food security and ending hunger, and particular vulnerabilities of food production systems to impacts of climate change under Paris Agreement, H3392 [1MY]
——— recognize role clean energy jobs play in meeting U.S. commitments under Paris Agreement, H3420 [2MY]
——— recognize role of oceans in the global climate system and international actions being taken to include oceans in Paris Agreement nationally determined contributions, H3390, H3391 [1MY]
——— recognize that U.S. leadership encouraged widespread international participation in the Paris Agreement, H3394 [1MY]
——— require National Academy of Sciences report on consequences of withdrawal from Paris Agreement on U.S. global economic competitiveness and workforce, H3386, H3387 [1MY]
——— require Paris Agreement to address sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, and flooding, H3386 [1MY]
——— require President to certify that plan to meet U.S. pollution reduction goals under Paris Agreement will not result in net transfer of jobs to China, H3426–H3428 [2MY]
——— require President to report on impact of Paris Agreement on clean energy job development in rural communities, H3384 [1MY]
U.S. Agency for Global Media: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty funding to broadcast in Sindhi language in Pakistan, H4680 [13JN]
U.S. Export Finance Agency: limit financial assistance for Chinese state-owned enterprises, H8899–H8901 [15NO]
U.S. International Development Finance Corp.: establish, H9253 [4DE]
U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): negotiation of climate change provisions, H7819 [19SE]
Ukraine: commend democratic reforms and condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea, H9282 [5DE]
——— support sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemn aggressive Russian actions, assaults on democracies, and human rights violations, H9211 [3DE]
Venezuela: acknowledge current economic, humanitarian, security, and refugee crisis is a direct result of socialist policies implemented by Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, H7441 [25JY]
——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, support antigovernment protesters, and advance a democratic solution to political crisis, H1250 [29JA], H1355 [5FE], H3323 [30AP], E126 [4FE], E144 [7FE]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), H1250 [29JA], H7211–H7215 [23JY], H7409–H7412, H7444 [25JY], E973, E982 [24JY]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), consideration (H. Res. 519), H7390–H7397 [25JY]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), motion to recommit, H7441 [25JY]
——— provide humanitarian assistance, H2656 [12MR]
——— provide humanitarian assistance (H.R. 854), H2769–H2771 [25MR]
——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, H10594 [17DE]
——— restrict transfer of defense articles and services, and crime control articles, to any security forces under an authority not recognized as the legitimate Government by the U.S. (H.R. 920), H2767–H2769 [25MR]
Vietnam: human rights violations, H1320 [30JA]
——— uphold International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and grant fair trial to Michael Nguyen, E790 [18JN]
Women: improve U.S. efforts to combat gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies internationally (H.R. 4092), E1010 [30JY]
——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (H.R. 615), H3970 [20MY], H4151 [23MY]
Remarks in Senate
Abortion: repeal Mexico City policy relative to limiting U.S. foreign assistance from being spent on the promotion or provision of abortion services, S263 [16JA]
Afghanistan: withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces and combatting the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S7016 [12DE]
Africa: report on trip to Somalia, S6596 [14NO]
Agriculture: impact of tariffs, S5503 [17SE], S6844, S6845 [4DE]
AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (S. 1766), S3288 [10JN]
——— tribute to PREDICT program efforts to identify, predict, and prevent spread of viruses with pandemic potential, S6600 [14NO]
Arctic regions: develop comprehensive policy to protect interests, S3079–S3081 [23MY]
Armed Forces: clarify that Congress has not provided authorization for use of military force against Iran, S5585 [19SE]
——— decision to withdraw from Syria, S125 [10JA], S692 [28JA]
——— role of Civil Affairs units in navigating conflict with civilians as opposed to combatants, S5304 [1AU]
Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (S. Res. 150), S2565 [1MY], S6373 [5NO], S6443 [6NO], S6574, S6575 [13NO], S6736, S6737 [21NO], S6873–S6875 [5DE], S7010 [12DE]
——— commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (S. Res. 150), unanimous-consent request, S6575 [13NO], S6737 [21NO], S6875 [5DE]
Arms control: assessment of summit meetings between the U.S. and North Korea on denuclearization, S1413, S1425–S1427 [25FE], S1450 [26FE], S1498 [27FE], S1555, S1557, S1573 [28FE]
Arms sales: require human rights certifications for arms sales (S. 854), S1981 [26MR], S3470 [13JN]
Asia: express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests (S. Res. 67), S2395, S2396 [10AP]
Bahrain: anniversary of protests, S1590 [28FE]
——— human rights violations, S1590 [28FE]
Bolivia: support referendum on Presidential term limits, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power (S. Res. 35), S2393, S2394 [10AP]
Bosnia and Herzegovina: recognize anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica, S4813 [15JY]
Brunei: condemn laws on sexual orientation, adultery, and same-sex relations, call to repeal such measures, and support denial of visas for officials responsible for passage or implementation of such laws (S. Res. 198), S4870 [16JY]
Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts (S. Res. 292), S5243 [31JY]
Canada: tribute to Canadian people, leaders, and relationship with the U.S., S6879 [5DE]
Central America: manage violence and humanitarian crisis in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras by addressing migration factors, smugglers, and traffickers, and expanding refugee processing programs (S. 1445), S3092 [23MY], S3233 [5JN], S4535 [26JN], S4610–S4612 [27JN], S4834 [16JY], S5035 [24JY], S5163 [30JY]
——— report on congressional delegation trip to Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, S1756–S1758, S1765 [11MR]
——— support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, S2800 [14MY]
Chile: call for release of political prisoners, S3093 [23MY]
China: assessment as threat relative to military capability, unfair trade practices, theft of intellectual property, and human rights violations, S6501–S6503 [12NO]
——— assessment of U.S. trade policy, S2317–S2319 [9AP], S3039–S3041 [22MY]
——— condemn human rights practices and unfair trade policies, S4785 [11JY], S5208 [31JY]
——— condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities, S6848 [4DE]
——— condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (S. 178), S5450–S5452 [11SE]
——— condemn violence against religious minorities and any actions that limit free expression and practice of faith by such minorities, S1783 [12MR]
——— counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, S6797 [3DE]
——— decision to make all forms of fentanyl a controlled substance, S2250 [4AP]
——— recognize that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., and ZTE Corp., pose serious threats to the national security of the U.S. and its allies, S6617 [18NO], S7178 [19DE]
——— recognize that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., and ZTE Corp., pose serious threats to the national security of the U.S. and its allies (S. Con. Res. 10), S5647 [24SE]
——— recognize that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., and ZTE Corp., pose serious threats to the national security of the U.S. and its allies (S. Con. Res. 10), unanimous-consent request, S5647 [24SE]
——— recognize that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., pose serious threats to the national security of the U.S. and its allies, S5129 [29JY], S5456 [12SE]
——— remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations (S. Res. 221), S3268 [5JN]
——— role of trade war in efforts to supplant U.S. and its free enterprise system as world’s dominant economic power, S5624–S5626 [23SE]
——— U.S. policy, S3175 [4JN]
Climate: continue to cooperate with international community and exercise global leadership to address causes and effects of climate change (S. Res. 404), S6881 [5DE]
——— impact of climate change on national security, S1943–S1946 [25MR]
Constitution—U.S.: importance of Senate role in providing checks on power of the Executive Office of the President, S6318 [31OC]
Cuba: lift trade embargo (S. 428), S1376 [14FE]
——— lift travel restrictions (S. 2303), S5146 [29JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), instruct conferees on election interference (S. Res. 330), S5681, S5691, S5692 [25SE], S6744 [21NO]
——— prohibit Special Defense Acquisition Fund funding for assistance to Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates to conduct hostilities in Yemen, S7067 [17DE]
——— submit report on defense cooperation between U.S. and India in the Western Indian Ocean, S5651 [24SE]
Dept. of Energy: approval of secret transfers of nuclear technical information from U.S. companies to Saudi Arabia, S2367 [10AP]
Dept. of Justice: indictments against Huawei Technologies Co., for alleged financial fraud, intellectual property theft, and violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran, S726 [29JA]
Dept. of State: importance of human rights when considering arms sales, transfers, and security assistance to foreign countries, S2500 [30AP]
——— report on extent of corruption in foreign countries, assign tiered classifications based on governmental efforts to combat corruption, and assess U.S. assistance to most corrupt countries (S. 1309), S2632 [6MY], S7234–S7236 [19DE]
——— report to Congress on human rights violations by Turkey in operations against Syrian Kurds, S6374 [5NO]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations, S2633 [6MY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2839), S6152 [24OC]
——— making appropriations (S. 2583), S6879 [5DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: decision to impose sanctions against Venezuelan state-owned oil firm, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), S691 [28JA]
——— issuance of revised regulations restricting travel to Cuba, S3240 [5JN]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), S4739 [9JY], S4744 [10JY], S5485 [16SE], S5583, S5586, S5588 [19SE], S5618 [23SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), motion to proceed, S5487 [16SE], S5499, S5500 [17SE], S5547–S5549, S5551, S5553–S5556, S5559–S5562 [18SE], S5809 [16OC], S5860, S5880, S5881 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S5931, S5933 [22OC], S6187 [28OC], S6205, S6207 [29OC], S6262–S6265, S6287–S6290 [30OC], S6309, S6315, S6323–S6326, S6348–S6350, S6352 [31OC], S6366, S6369 [5NO], S6434, S6439 [6NO], S6455, S6456, S6457 [7NO], S6490 [12NO], S6522, S6529, S6530 [13NO], S6579 [14NO], S6615 [18NO], S6633, S6640 [19NO], S6799 [3DE], S6844 [4DE], S6912 [10DE], S7007 [12DE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 2740), unanimous-consent agreement, S5553 [18SE], S5951 [22OC]
Eastern Mediterranean: promote security and energy partnerships (S. 1102), S6373 [5NO]
Economy: impact of tariffs, S3226, S3229, S3231 [5JN]
Egypt: human rights violations, S1585 [28FE]
——— U.S. policy, S1585 [28FE]
Elections: efforts to address Russian interference in U.S. elections, S5122, S5126 [29JY], S5212 [31JY]
Erdogan, Recep Tayyip: U.S. visit by Turkish President, S6455 [7NO], S6492 [12NO], S6515, S6524 [13NO]
——— U.S. visit by Turkish President relative to assessment of policies in conflict with U.S. interests, S6512–S6514 [12NO], S6576 [13NO]
Europe: express support for the countries of Eastern Europe and NATO, S6901 [9DE]
——— reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (S. 1830), S3812 [19JN]
European Union: proposed tax on digital services provided by U.S.-based multinational corporations, S1116 [7FE]
FBI: declassify information relative to Saudi Arabian assistance to Saudi citizens or nationals who fled the U.S. while awaiting trial or sentencing for a criminal offense (S. 2635), S5884 [17OC]
FCC: review authorizations of certain Chinese telecommunications companies operating in the U.S., S5487 [16SE]
Foreign aid: establish guidelines for measurable goals, performance metrics, and monitoring of evaluation plans for U.S. foreign development and economic assistance programs and increase transparency, S2633 [6MY]
Foreign countries: strengthen NATO, combat international cybercrime, and impose additional sanctions on Russia (S. 482), S1367, S1369 [14FE], S2503 [30AP], S2601 [2MY], S2702 [7MY], S4709 [9JY], S5587 [19SE], S6783 [2DE]
Foreign trade: assessment of U.S. trade policy, S1112–S1115 [7FE], S1858 [14MR], S3039–S3041 [22MY]
Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): commend work, affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments (S. Res. 318), S6790 [2DE]
Greece: independence anniversary (S. Res. 95), S2397 [10AP]
Guatemala: human rights violations, S1837 [13MR]
——— impose sanctions to combat corruption, money laundering, and impunity, deny visas to certain officials, and ensure the U.S. can retrieve misused security equipment (S. 716), S1837 [13MR]
Honduras: call for democratic and election reforms and hold those responsible for corruption and human rights abuses accountable, S5303 [1AU]
——— support people and encourage stabilization of democracy, reconciliation, and end to violence, S6747 [21NO]
Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill, S6063 [23OC], S6490 [12NO], S6616 [18NO], S7000 [12DE]
——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissibility of visa applicants (S. 1838), S3813 [19JN], S6632, S6649–S6660 [19NO], S6681 [20NO], S6728, S6730 [21NO], S6829, S6848 [4DE]
——— support political demonstrators’ demands and condemn use of force against demonstrators and the suppression of civil liberties, S6649 [19NO]
——— support protests in opposition of proposed law allowing extradition of individuals accused of crimes to China, S4714 [9JY]
——— support protests in opposition to proposed law allowing extradition of individuals accused of crimes to China, S3299 [11JN], S3333 [12JN], S3632 [18JN], S3813 [19JN], S4984 [23JY], S6500 [12NO]
Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights, S2632 [6MY]
Immigration: improve care of children and families at the southern U.S. border, streamline processing, and increase resources at ports of entry, S3342–S3344 [12JN]
——— increase Federal immigration judges, allow asylum-seeking individuals to apply for asylum in their home country, and provide security assistance to Central American countries to address root causes of migration, S3638 [18JN]
——— oppose threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border and blocking of funds to address root causes of migration and affirm asylum-seeking individuals have a right to due process and humane treatment, S3173 [4JN]
——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, S8–S13, S17 [3JA], S25, S32 [4JA], S35, S37, S40–S44, S46, S52, S54–S57, S59–S61, S73–S76 [8JA], S77–S94, S98 [9JA], S122–S125 [10JA], S165–S179, S183–S186 [14JA], S187–S191, S193–S195, S200 [15JA], S233–S246, S248 [16JA], S288–S292 [17JA], S303–S305 [18JA], S307–S315 [19JA], S317–S325, S326 [22JA], S483–S489, S496 [23JA], S541, S542, S545–S548, S552–S559, S581 [24JA], S674 [25JA], S689–S691 [28JA], S758, S760 [30JA], S1188 [12FE], S1337, S1341, S1344, S1347, S1349, S1356, S1357, S1363, S1375 [14FE]
——— rescind Executive order prioritizing the majority of unauthorized individuals for removal and withholding Federal funding to sanctuary cities (S. 1591), S3072 [23MY]
——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, S54, S61 [8JA], S80, S81 [9JA], S111 [10JA], S155 [11JA], S167, S169 [14JA], S190, S193–S195 [15JA], S299–S305 [18JA], S484–S497 [23JA], S541, S545, S558, S561–S567 [24JA], S678 [25JA], S688–S691 [28JA], S725, S726 [29JA], S758, S760 [30JA], S1151, S1156, S1162 [11FE], S1175, S1176, S1188 [12FE], S1290, S1292 [13FE], S1341, S1356, S1372, S1395 [14FE], S1813–S1815 [13MR], S2071 [28MR], S2164 [2AP], S2411 [11AP], S2471–S2473 [29AP], S2626–S2628 [6MY], S2760, S2765 [9MY], S2800 [14MY], S2865 [15MY], S3223, S3229–S3231 [5JN], S3273–S3276, S3277 [10JN], S3354 [12JN], S3452, S3453 [13JN], S4797–S4799 [11JY], S4835–S4837 [16JY], S4958 [22JY], S4985 [23JY], S5033, S5048–S5051 [24JY]
India: welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. and recognize importance of relationship with the U.S. in trade and defense, S5651 [24SE]
Information technology: create and implement an inter-agency strategy to secure fifth generation (5G) and future technology and infrastructure in the U.S. and with strategic allies (S. 893), S2866 [15MY]
Inter-American Foundation: anniversary, S6884 [5DE]
International relations: reaffirm importance of General Security of Military Information Agreement between the Republic of Korea and Japan (S. Res. 435), S6770 [21NO]
Iran: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, S734 [29JA]
——— limit use of funds for military operations in or against Iran, S3810 [19JN], S4158–S4160 [20JN], S4198, S4472 [24JN], S4475–S4478, S4484–S4486, S4521 [25JN], S4528, S4530, S4543, S4549, S4551 [26JN], S4588–S4595, S4598, S4604–S4609, S4619–S4621, S4645–S4648 [27JN]
——— oppose lifting of sanctions without addressing nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities (S. Res. 195), S2729 [8MY], S3631 [18JN]
——— U.S. policy, S2954–S2957 [20MY], S3032, S3041 [22MY], S3070 [23MY], S3631 [18JN], S4133 [20JN], S4607 [27JN]
——— use parts of fines levied against companies that do business with Iran to establish a fund to pay claims to Americans held hostage in Iran and their families identified in a certain court case, S4901 [17JY]
Iron and steel industry: impact of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, S1113 [7FE], S1888 [14MR], S2105 [1AP], S2318 [9AP], S2987 [21MY]
Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel, S39, S44–S46 [8JA], S95–S97 [9JA], S126 [10JA], S727–S729 [29JA], S828, S829 [4FE], S848–S850 [5FE]
——— condemn attacks at borders, S6490 [12NO]
——— exempt certain small business contracts from efforts to allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel, S851 [5FE]
——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (H. Res. 246), S5028 [24JY]
——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (S. Res. 120), S2583 [2MY]
Japan: reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond (S. Res. 183), S6255 [29OC]
——— signing of bilateral trade agreement with U.S., S6231 [29OC]
Khashoggi, Jamal: anniversary of death, S5740 [26SE]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: condemn treatment of Otto Warmbier, S1573 [28FE]
——— impose sanctions, S7198 [19DE]
Marshall Islands: commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S. (S. Con. Res. 3), S3128 [23MY]
McConnell, Senator: personal views on U.S. policy toward Russia while in the Senate, S5122–S5125 [29JY]
Mexico: suspension of tariffs on imported goods due to agreement on immigration enforcement, S3273 [10JN], S3300 [11JN]
Middle East: acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. Res. 361), S5884 [17OC]
——— authorize use of force in Syria to defend the Kurds against armed aggression from any country or terrorist organization, S762 [30JA], S778–S780 [31JA], S846 [5FE]
——— clarify continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Syria and Afghanistan to counter threat of terrorism is not a declaration of war or authorization of use of military force, S789 [31JA]
——— impact of arms sales, S3459 [13JN]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), S20 [3JA], S25 [4JA], S733 [29JA], S755–S758, S762 [30JA], S775, S777–S780, S786–S792 [31JA], S817, S819, S821 [4FE], S841, S843, S846–S857 [5FE], S914–S917 [6FE], S1673 [6MR], S2625 [6MY], S4924 [18JY]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), motion to proceed, S35–S40, S44–S48, S63 [8JA], S78, S79, S94–S97 [9JA], S113, S114, S120, S125–S128 [10JA], S149 [11JA], S166, S169 [14JA], S187, S190–S193, S201 [15JA], S234 [16JA], S299 [18JA], S307 [19JA], S318 [22JA], S483 [23JA], S541 [24JA], S687, S692, S693 [28JA], S726–S730 [29JA]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and counter anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S839 [4FE]
——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses, hold abusers accountable in Syria, allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (S. 1), unanimous-consent request, S826–S829 [4FE], S851 [5FE]
——— Israeli/Palestinian peace initiatives, S6662 [19NO], S6748 [21NO]
——— oppose decision to support Israeli settlements of the West Bank and support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, S6748 [21NO]
——— promote U.S. national security and prevent the resurgence of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. 2641), S6149 [24OC], S6374 [5NO]
——— report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. 2755), S6307 [30OC], S6311 [31OC], S6459, S6460 [7NO]
——— report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (S. 2755), unanimous-consent request, S6459, S6460 [7NO]
——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S1824–S1829 [13MR], S3226 [5JN], S4125–S4129 [19JN], S4137–S4142 [20JN]
——— support peaceful resolution to Yemen civil war, report on international law violations, suspend Saudi arms sales and support, and hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable (S. 398), S1827 [13MR], S3831, S3832 [19JN], S5131 [29JY]
——— urge continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces in Syria and Afghanistan to counter threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and al-Qaeda (terrorist organization), S729 [29JA], S755 [30JA], S775, S777, S779, S786–S792 [31JA], S826, S827 [4FE], S846, S851 [5FE]
Motor vehicles: impact of tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts, S1358 [14FE]
National security: military readiness of U.S. forces, S2859, S2860 [15MY]
——— safeguard the U.S. against persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism, S5428 [11SE]
NATO: anniversary, S2254, S2255 [4AP], S2585 [2MY]
——— oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of the Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (S.J. Res. 4), S295 [17JA]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment, S2261 [4AP], S2585 [2MY]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, S775 [31JA]
——— recognize accomplishments, call on members to fully meet obligations, consider membership of North Macedonia, reaffirm collective defense principles, and support reform and mission (S. Res. 123), S2282 [4AP]
——— support efforts to counter Russian aggression in Ukraine, S4545 [26JN]
Nemtsov, Boris: call for accountability and justice for assassination in Russia (S. Res. 81), S1614 [4MR], S3294, S3295 [10JN]
New START Treaty: extend contingent upon Russia’s continued compliance, S7199 [19DE]
News media: allegations of media bias, S5121–S5125 [29JY]
Nigeria: promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process (S. Con. Res. 1), S1393 [14FE]
Oceans: enhance domestic marine debris response, improve domestic infrastructure to prevent marine debris, and promote global engagement to combat marine debris (S. 1982), S4547 [26JN]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit assessment of intentions of political leadership of Russia (H.R. 1617), S1853 [13MR], S1855 [14MR]
——— submit to Congress a report on death of Jamal Khashoggi, S4470–S4472 [24JN]
——— transmit whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees (S. Res. 325), S5637, S5638, S5649 [24SE]
Philippines: condemn state-sanctioned killings of environmental defenders and ensure recipients of U.S. aid do not abuse their power, S5659 [24SE]
Power resources: role of U.S. as net exporter of energy sources, S6869–S6871 [5DE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4675 [28JN], S4796 [11JY], S4813 [15JY], S4830, S4834, S4839 [16JY], S4872, S4876 [17JY], S4923 [18JY]
——— ratify, unanimous-consent agreement, S4847 [16JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4674 [28JN], S4796 [11JY], S4813 [15JY], S4830, S4834, S4839 [16JY], S4872, S4878 [17JY], S4923 [18JY]
——— ratify, unanimous-consent agreement, S4847 [16JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: backdate effective date, S4850 [16JY]
——— protect taxpayers private financial information, S4848, S4849 [16JY]
——— ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4675 [28JN], S4795 [11JY], S4813 [15JY], S4830, S4834, S4839, S4847–S4851 [16JY], S4872 [17JY], S4923 [18JY]
——— ratify, unanimous-consent agreement, S4847 [16JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: ratify, S4475 [25JN], S4675 [28JN], S4795 [11JY], S4813 [15JY], S4830, S4834, S4839 [16JY], S4872, S4873 [17JY], S4923 [18JY]
——— ratify, unanimous-consent agreement, S4847 [16JY]
Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia: ratify, S5909, S5914 [21OC], S5932, S5940–S5943 [22OC]
——— ratify, unanimous-consent agreement, S5960 [22OC]
Refuse disposal: improve international waste management systems and prevent and reduce plastic waste and marine debris, S5916 [21OC], S6663 [19NO]
Russia: address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention, S2912 [16MY]
——— address use of hybrid warfare methods including assassination, political violence, intimidation, and detention through sanctions, diplomatic pressure, assistance to pro-democracy groups, and international law enforcement, S567–S574 [24JA], S1368–S1372 [14FE]
——— efforts to influence U.S. elections, S1926 [25MR], S4673 [28JN], S5953–S5959 [22OC], S6141 [24OC]
Saudi Arabia: call for release of political prisoners, S1838 [13MR]
——— hold those responsible for death of Jamal Khashoggi accountable, S1837 [13MR], S2367 [10AP], S2586, S2587, S2591 [2MY], S4844 [16JY]
——— human rights violations, S2586 [2MY]
Senate: legislative priorities, S6582 [14NO]
South Sudan: reaffirm support and impose sanctions against entities exploiting natural resources and funding militia and paramilitary groups, S6288 [30OC]
Space policy: call for an international agreement and require Federal agencies issuing licenses for commercial space activities to include provisions to protect and preserve the Apollo 11 and other lunar landing sites (S. 1694), S4933–S4936 [18JY]
Sri Lanka: condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary and address root causes of civil war, protect vulnerable communities, and acknowledge importance of long-term political settlement, S2919 [16MY], S3047 [22MY]
——— condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion (S. Res. 184), S3296 [10JN]
Stoltenberg, Jens: U.S. visit by NATO Secretary-General, S2209 [3AP], S2254, S2255 [4AP]
Sudan: encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace (S. Res. 188), S4736 [9JY]
Syria: assessment of ongoing conflict between Turkey and Syrian Kurds and U.S. efforts to advance resolution to such conflict, S5820–S5822 [16OC], S6137 [24OC], S6264 [30OC], S6310 [31OC]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, and hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, S126 [10JA]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions, S7066 [17DE]
——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (S. 52), S2879 [15MY]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, S5777, S5778 [15OC], S5809, S5810 [16OC], S5865, S5867, S5881–S5887 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S6146–S6150 [24OC], S6637 [19NO], S6683 [20NO]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), S5852 [16OC], S5856, S5857, S5870, S5871 [17OC], S5933, S5945, S5946 [22OC], S6054 [23OC], S6149 [24OC]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S6492–S6494 [12NO], S6515 [13NO]
——— oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism (S.J. Res. 59), S5931, S6047, S6048 [22OC], S6053 [23OC], S6149 [24OC], S6455 [7NO]
——— oppose end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action, respect agreements, provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), unanimous-consent request, S5869, S5870 [17OC], S5946 [22OC]
——— urge continued presence of U.S. Armed Forces to counter threat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S3822–S3824 [19JN]
Taiwan: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act (S. Con. Res. 13), S2525 [30AP]
——— support diplomatic alliances around the world (S. 1678), S6254 [29OC]
Tax Convention With Chile: ratify, S4475 [25JN]
Tax Convention With Hungary: ratify, S4475 [25JN]
Tax Convention With Poland: ratify, S4475 [25JN]
Treaties and agreements: removal of injunction of secrecy, S2480 [29AP]
Trump, President: decision to withdraw U.S. from agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program, S2805 [14MY], S2908–S2911 [16MY], S4604, S4607, S4645 [27JN]
——— evaluation of administration, S818 [4FE], S842 [5FE], S3811 [19JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Cuba, S6150–S6152 [24OC], S6707 [20NO]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy, S2997 [21MY], S5817–S5820 [16OC], S6146–S6150 [24OC], S6181 [28OC]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign policy and election security, S5777 [15OC], S5863 [17OC]
——— evaluation of administration relative to foreign trade, S1413 [25FE], S1499 [27FE], S1557 [28FE], S1610 [4MR], S1638 [5MR], S1720 [7MR], S1751 [11MR], S1782 [12MR], S1810 [13MR], S5501, S5503 [17SE], S7063 [17DE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to human rights, S4799 [11JY]
——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, S1294 [13FE], S1375 [14FE], S2712–S2714 [8MY], S2897, S2905 [16MY], S2991–S2993 [21MY], S3146, S3148 [3JN], S3172 [4JN], S3231–S3233 [5JN], S3331 [12JN], S3638 [18JN], S4165 [20JN], S4199 [24JN], S4528, S4534, S4538, S4547–S4549 [26JN], S4610–S4612 [27JN], S4672 [28JN], S4685 [8JY], S4752 [10JY], S4784, S4785, S4800 [11JY], S4832–S4834 [16JY], S4895 [17JY], S4927, S4940 [18JY], S4991, S5001–S5003 [23JY], S5035 [24JY], S5163 [30JY], S5303 [1AU]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Russia, S198 [15JA], S731 [29JA], S5621 [23SE], S5953–S5959 [22OC], S6636–S6638 [19NO]
——— evaluation of administration relative to the Middle East, S2720 [8MY], S2797 [14MY], S2848, S2864 [15MY], S2898, S2908–S2911, S2913 [16MY]
——— evaluation of statement on potential receipt of information on a political opponent from a foreign source, S3453 [13JN], S4673 [28JN]
——— Executive order on securing information and communications technology and services supply chain from influence by foreign adversaries, S2898 [16MY], S2954 [20MY], S2987 [21MY]
——— impeachment, S6516 [13NO]
——— proposed goals for G20 Summit in Japan, S4590 [27JN]
——— require transparency relative to meeting in Helsinki with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S199 [15JA]
——— response to Committee on Intelligence (Senate, Select) hearing on Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community, S790 [31JA]
——— State of the Union Message, S882–S884 [6FE]
——— summit meeting with Russian President, Vladimir Putin, S6637 [19NO]
Tsai Ingwen: U.S. visit by President of Taiwan, S4903 [17JY]
Tunisia: reaffirm partnership with the U.S., commend commitment to democracy, economic reforms, rule of law, and free and fair elections, and condemn terrorist attacks (S. Res. 236), S6256 [29OC]
Turkey: call for certain NATO actions relative to purchase of air and missile defense system from Russia, S6637 [19NO]
——— impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (S. 2644), S5904 [17OC], S5909 [21OC], S6148 [24OC], S6310 [31OC]
——— prohibit arms sales (S. 2624), S5871 [17OC]
——— prohibit arms sales (S. 2624), unanimous-consent request, S5870 [17OC]
——— request information on human rights practices in Syria (S. Res. 409), S6513 [12NO]
——— U.S. policy relative to increasing aggression in Eastern Mediterranean, human rights violations, purchase of Russian air defense system, and operations against Syrian Kurds, S6372–S6374 [5NO], S6430–S6432 [6NO]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: call for remaining a signatory to the Paris Agreement and support policies that promote reduction of global warming pollution and aim to meet objectives of the Paris Agreement, S6996 [11DE]
——— disapprove U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, commend supporters of the Agreement, and urge the President to reverse decision and maintain U.S. participation, S6881 [5DE]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement, S6290 [30OC]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), S2580 [2MY], S2656 [6MY], S2659 [7MY], S4899, S4901 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (S. 1743), S4896 [17JY]
——— prohibit funding to withdraw from Paris Agreement, require the President to develop plan for U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (S. 1743), S6435–S6438 [6NO]
——— prohibit funding to withdraw from Paris Agreement, require the President to develop plan for U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (S. 1743), unanimous-consent request, S6437 [6NO]
——— U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, S6844 [4DE]
Ukraine: commemorate Revolution of Dignity, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine (S. Res. 74), S4860–S4864 [16JY]
——— contain, reverse, and deter Russian aggression and assist democratic transition, S1615 [4MR]
——— U.S. policy, S3242 [5JN]
United Kingdom: express that the President should work with the United Kingdom to prepare for a future free trade agreement with the U.S. (S. Res. 137), S2179 [2AP]
——— express that the President should work with the United Kingdom to prepare for a future free trade agreement with the U.S. (S. Res. 137), unanimous-consent request, S2179 [2AP]
——— negotiate a new comprehensive bilateral trade agreement with the U.S., S2079 [28MR]
Venezuela: condemn recent election results and express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S206 [15JA]
——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, S5154–S5156 [30JY]
——— express concern about political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, support antigovernment protesters, and advance a democratic solution to political crisis, S2528 [30AP]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status, S2358 [10AP]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), S5153–S5156 [30JY], S5303 [1AU], S6145 [24OC], S6207 [29OC]
——— permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 549), unanimous-consent request, S5154 [30JY], S5696 [25SE], S6145, S6146 [24OC]
——— prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime (S. 1151), S7075 [17DE]
——— prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime (S. 1151), unanimous-consent agreement, S3069 [23MY]
——— provide humanitarian relief, advance a constitutional and democratic solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, S2417–S2419 [11AP]
Vietnam: human rights violations, S5459 [12SE]
——— impose sanctions on individuals who are complicit in human rights abuses against nationals of Vietnam or their families (S. 1369), S5459 [12SE]
Villamayor, Luis A. (Alex): commemorate life and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay (S. Res. 269), S4637 [27JN]
Weapons: increase global effort to clear, and eliminate use of, landmines, S4163 [20JN]
Whistleblowing: provide accountability and protect whistleblowers, S5779 [15OC], S6371 [5NO], S6414 [6NO]
World Bank Group: oppose decision to adopt a multi-year lending plan for China, S6863, S6879 [5DE]
World Wildlife Day: designate (S. Res. 91), S1799 [12MR]
Yemen: provide humanitarian assistance, S5285 [1AU]
Reports
Assessing Russian Activities and Intentions in Recent U.S. Elections (excerpt): Office of the Director of National Intelligence, H2729 [14MR]
Syrian Conflict: Syria Study Group, S5865–S5867 [17OC]
Reports filed
Call for Accountability and Justice for Assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 81), S3164 [3JN]
Climate Action Now Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 9) (H. Rept. 116–41), H3274 [18AP]
——— Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H.R. 9) (H. Rept. 116–41), H3274 [18AP]
Commemorate Revolution of Dignity, Commend Democratic Reforms and Military Readiness in Ukraine, Condemn Russian Actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, Recognize Orthodox Church of Ukraine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 74), S3164 [3JN]
Commend European Parliament Resolution Calling for Cancellation of Nord Stream 2 Natural Gas Pipeline From Russia to Europe and Supporting Energy Security: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 27), S2269 [4AP]
Commend Work of Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization), Affirm U.S. Commitment, and Urge Countries To Increase Pledges and Meet Commitments: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 318), S5747 [26SE]
Condemn Laws on Sexual Orientation, Adultery, and Same-Sex Relations, Call To Repeal Such Measures, and Support Denial of Visas for Officials Responsible for Such Laws in Brunei: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 198), S4729 [9JY]
Condemn Philippines State-Sanctioned Killings as Part of the ‘‘War on Drugs,’’ Arrest of Human Rights Defenders and Journalists, and Detention of Leila De Lima: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 142), S7112 [17DE]
Condemn Terrorist Attacks and Offer Condolences to Victims, Observe Anniversary of End of Civil War, and Protect Freedom of Religion in Sri Lanka: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 184), S3164 [3JN]
Consideration of H. Res. 296, Commemorate, Reject Efforts To Deny, and Encourage Education and Understanding of Armenian Genocide, Including U.S. Role in Humanitarian Relief: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 655) (H. Rept. 116–263), H8537 [28OC]
Consideration of H. Res. 326, Support U.S. Role in Efforts To Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through a Negotiated Two-State Solution: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 741) (H. Rept. 116–322), H9255 [4DE]
Consideration of H. Res. 576, Office of the Director of National Intelligence Transmittal of Whistleblower Complaint Against President Trump to Congressional Committees: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 577) (H. Rept. 116–217), H7900 [24SE]
Consideration of H.R. 9, Climate Action Now Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 329) (H. Rept. 116–42), H3302 [29AP]
Consideration of H.R. 549, Venezuela TPS Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 519) (H. Rept. 116–183), H7376 [24JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 431) (H. Rept. 116–109), H4387 [10JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 436) (H. Rept. 116–111), H4431 [11JN]
——— Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 116–119), H4769 [18JN]
Defending American Security From Kremlin Aggression Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 482), S7155 [18DE]
Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2839) (H. Rept. 116–78), H4009 [20MY]
——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2583) (S. Rept. 116–126), S5747 [26SE]
Dept. of State Development of a Strategy To Regain Observer Status for Taiwan in WHO: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 249), S3164 [3JN]
Dept. of State Report on Extent of Corruption in Foreign Countries, Tiered Classifications Based on Governmental Efforts To Combat Corruption, and U.S. Assistance to Most Corrupt Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1309), S4806 [11JY]
Eastern Mediterranean Security and Energy Partnership Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1102), S4770 [10JY]
Encourage Transfer of Power by Military to Civilian Political Authority, Pursue Accountability for Crimes and Human Rights Abuses, and Support Democracy, Justice, and Peace in Sudan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 188), S3164 [3JN]
Energy Security Cooperation With Allied Partners in Europe Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1830), S7112 [17DE]
European Energy Security and Diversification Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 704), S7112 [17DE]
Express Concern About Widespread Irregularities in General Elections in Boliva and Support Convening of New Elections at the Earliest Possible Date: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 447), S7112 [17DE]
Express Importance and Vitality of U.S. Alliances With Japan and the Republic of Korea, and Our Trilateral Cooperation in the Pursuit of Shared Interests: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 67), S2269 [4AP]
Express Importance of U.S. Alliance With Republic of Korea and Strengthen and Broaden Diplomatic, Economic, and Security Ties: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 152), S7112 [17DE]
Global Fragility Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 727), S4946 [18JY]
Greece Independence Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 95), S2269 [4AP]
Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1838), S5747 [26SE]
Indo-Pacific Cooperation Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2547), S7112 [17DE]
Inter-American Foundation Anniversary: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 297), S7112 [17DE]
Mark Anniversary of Geneva Conventions, Express Concern About Violations of International Humanitarian Law, and Encourage U.S. Leadership in Ensuring Respect for Humanitarian Law: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 206), S4821 [15JY]
One Small Step To Protect Human Heritage in Space Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1694), S4856 [16JY]
Oppose NATO Withdrawal, Require Consent of the Senate To Modify or Terminate North Atlantic Treaty, Authorize Senate Legal Counsel To Represent Senate in Opposition to Withdrawal: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S.J. Res. 4), S7112 [17DE]
Organization of American States Legislative Engagement Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1310), S7112 [17DE]
Promoting American National Security and Preventing the Resurgence of ISIS Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2641), S7026 [12DE]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 116–3), S4771 [10JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 116–4), S4771 [10JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 116–1), S4771 [10JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 116–2), S4771 [10JY]
Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (Exec. Rept. 116–5), S5576 [18SE]
Reaffirm Support for South Sudan, Call for Adherence to Conflict Resolution Agreement, Political Stabilization, Human Rights, Investigation of Money Laundering, and Arms Embargo: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 371), S7112 [17DE]
Reaffirm Tunisia Partnership with the U.S., Commend Commitment to Democracy, Economic Reforms, Rule of Law, and Free and Fair Elections, and Condemn Terrorist Attacks: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 236), S5747 [26SE]
Reaffirm Vital Role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Promoting Peace, Stability, and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region and Beyond: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 183), S5747 [26SE]
Recognize Czechoslovakia Anniversaries of Independence and Subsequent Independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and Reaffirm Alliance With the U.S.: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 343), S7112 [17DE]
Recognize Fall of Berlin Wall as the Start of Reunification of Both Germany and Europe, Commend German Economic and Democratic Leadership, and Progress of Former Communist Countries: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 385), S7112 [17DE]
Recognize NATO Accomplishments, Call on Members To Fully Meet Obligations, Consider North Macedonia Membership, Reaffirm Collective Defense Principles, and Support Reform and Mission: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 123), S2234 [3AP]
Recognize That Chinese Telecommunications Companies Such as Huawei Technologies Co., and ZTE Corp., Pose Serious Threats to the National Security of the U.S. and Its Allies: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Con. Res. 10), S4729 [9JY]
Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 398), S5195 [30JY]
Secure 5G and Beyond Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 893) (S. Rept. 116–184), S7207 [19DE]
Secure and Protect Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 1494), S5360 [9SE]
Stopping Malign Activities From Russian Terrorism Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1189), S7112 [17DE]
Support Freedom of Navigation in Surrounding Waters, Oppose Russian Aggression and Impose Sanctions, Provide Military Assistance to Ukraine, and Deny Russian Access to Ports: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 27), S2269 [4AP]
Support Referendum on Presidential Term Limits and Call for Independent Elections in Bolivia, and Urge Latin America To Uphold Democratic Norms and Support Peaceful Transfers of Power: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 35), S2269 [4AP]
Support U.S. Role in Efforts To Resolve the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through a Negotiated Two-State Solution: Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 326) (H. Rept. 116–242), H8226 [17OC]
Syria Civilian Protection Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 31), S3164 [3JN]
Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1678), S5747 [26SE]
U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 133), S7112 [17DE]
Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 178), S3164 [3JN]
Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Extension Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 2977), S7113 [17DE]
Venezuela Emergency Relief, Democracy Assistance, and Development (VERDAD) Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. 1025), S3164 [3JN]
Venezuela TPS Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 549) (H. Rept. 116–168), H7239 [23JY]
Venezuelan Contracting Restriction Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1151) (S. Rept. 116–85), S5406 [10SE]
Resolutions of ratification
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Japan, S4771 [10JY], S4876 [17JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Luxembourg, S4773 [10JY], S4878 [17JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Spain, S4771 [10JY], S4850 [16JY]
Protocol Amending Tax Convention With Switzerland, S4772 [10JY], S4875 [17JY]
Protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty on the Accession of North Macedonia, S5576 [18SE], S5942 [22OC]
Statements
AID Programs: Senator McConnell, Committee on Appropriations (Senate) Subcommittee on Foreign Operations (2000), S5124 [29JY]
Assessment of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., on Foreign Policy: Charles Krauthammer (2012) (excerpt), H2834 [27MR]
Crimea Is Ukraine: Sec. of State Pompeo, H2662 [12MR]
Declaration of a National Emergency Concerning the U.S. Southern Border: several former national security officials, S1410–S1413, S1432–S1434 [25FE], S1452–S1455 [26FE]
Tables
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 549, Venezuela TPS Act, H7237 [23JY]
Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7899 [24SE]
Texts of
H. Con. Res. 32, support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia in 1999, H8364 [22OC]
H. Res. 127, express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests, H7885 [24SE]
H. Res. 129, condemn detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights advocates, urge release of all political prisoners, call to end male guardianship system, and hold human rights violators accountable in Saudi Arabia, H5800 [15JY]
H. Res. 156, call for accountability and justice for assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia, H2657 [12MR]
H. Res. 246, oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas in Israel, H7181 [23JY]
H. Res. 273, reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act, H3457 [7MY]
H. Res. 296, commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity, H8560 [29OC]
H. Res. 326, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution, H9298 [6DE]
H. Res. 329, consideration of H.R. 9, Climate Action Now Act, H3351 [1MY]
H. Res. 358, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts in Cameroon, H7203 [23JY]
H. Res. 372, support sale of air and missile defense systems and limit transfer of F–35 aircraft to Turkey pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air and missile defense system from Russia, H4378 [10JN]
H. Res. 393, remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world, H4231 [4JN]
H. Res. 431, consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4402 [11JN]
H. Res. 432, condemn attacks on peaceful protesters and support immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led democratic government in Sudan, H5789 [15JY]
H. Res. 436, consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4445 [12JN]
H. Res. 445, consideration of H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4779 [19JN]
H. Res. 517, commend work of Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization), affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments, H9192 [3DE]
H. Res. 519, consideration of H.R. 549, Venezuela TPS Act, H7390 [25JY]
H. Res. 543, address political demonstrators’ demands in Hong Kong, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill, H8116 [15OC]
H. Res. 546, reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn Russian aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven, H9197 [3DE]
H. Res. 552, call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations in Russia, H8362 [22OC]
H. Res. 576, Office of the Director of National Intelligence transmittal of whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees, protect whistleblower, and preserve complaint-related materials, H7921 [25SE]
H. Res. 577, consideration of H. Res. 576, Office of the Director of National Intelligence transmittal of whistleblower complaint against President Trump to intelligence committees, protect whistleblower, and preserve materials, H7913 [25SE]
H. Res. 585, reaffirm support for the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for continued advancement of partnership, reconciliation, and mutual trust and encourage continued respect for provisions in Northern Ireland, H9198 [3DE]
H. Res. 630, condemn and censure Representative Schiff relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia, H8153 [16OC]
H. Res. 647, condemn and censure Representative Schiff relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia, H8279 [21OC]
H. Res. 655, consideration of H. Res. 296, commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity, H8552 [29OC]
H. Res. 741, consideration of H. Res. 326, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution, H9265 [5DE]
H.J. Res. 77, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds, H8157 [16OC]
H.R. 9, Climate Action Now Act, H3381 [1MY]
H.R. 31, Syria Civilian Protection Act, H970 [22JA]
H.R. 133, U.S.-Mexico Economic Partnership Act, H430 [10JA]
H.R. 221, Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act, H434 [10JA]
H.R. 353, develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in WHO, H974 [22JA]
H.R. 526, Cambodia Democracy Act, H5802 [15JY]
H.R. 549, Venezuela TPS Act, H7211 [23JY], H7409 [25JY]
H.R. 565, Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing our Success (AMIGOS) Act, H9189 [3DE]
H.R. 596, Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act, H2660 [12MR]
H.R. 598, Georgia Support Act, H8358–H8360 [22OC]
H.R. 615, Refugee Sanitation Facility Safety Act, H3970 [20MY]
H.R. 753, Global Electoral Exchange Act, H3975 [20MY]
H.R. 854, Humanitarian Assistance to the Venezuelan People Act, H2769 [25MR]
H.R. 920, Venezuela Arms Restriction Act, H2767 [25MR]
H.R. 951, U.S.-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act, H4381 [10JN]
H.R. 1359, Digital Global Access Policy (Digital GAP) Act, H3970–H3972 [20MY]
H.R. 1404, Vladimir Putin Transparency Act, H2662 [12MR]
H.R. 1477, Russian-Venezuelan Threat Mitigation Act, H2781 [25MR]
H.R. 1616, European Energy Security and Diversification Act, H2771 [25MR]
H.R. 1617, Keeping Russian Entrapments Minimal and Limiting Intelligence Networks (KREMLIN) Act, H2664 [12MR]
H.R. 1632, Southeast Asia Strategy Act, H7875 [24SE]
H.R. 1704, Championing American Business Through Diplomacy Act, H3459 [7MY]
H.R. 1850, Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act, H7198–H7201 [23JY]
H.R. 1952, Intercountry Adoption Information Act, H3973 [20MY]
H.R. 2002, Taiwan Assurance Act, H3455 [7MY]
H.R. 2037, Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act, H5796 [15JY]
H.R. 2116, Global Fragility Act, H3966–H3968 [20MY]
H.R. 2615, U.S.-Northern Triangle Enhanced Engagement Act, H5780–H5784 [15JY]
H.R. 2740, Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development appropriations, H4461–H4530 [12JN]
H.R. 3190, Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act, H7878–H7883 [24SE]
H.R. 3289, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, H8119–H8122 [15OC]
H.R. 4695, Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act, H8568–H8571 [29OC]
S. 1, Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act, S852–S857 [5FE]
S. 178, Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act, S5450–S5452 [11SE], H9201–H9203 [3DE]
S. 1309, Combating Global Corruption Act, S7234–S7236 [19DE]
S. 1445, Central America Reform and Enforcement Act, S2820, S2831 [14MY]
S. 1694, One Small Step To Protect Human Heritage in Space Act, S4935 [18JY]
S. 1838, Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act, S6654–S6660 [19NO], H9089–H9092 [20NO]
S. 2635, Saudi Fugitive Declassification Act, S5885, S5900 [17OC]
S. 2755, report on plan to secure enduring defeat of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S6303 [30OC]
S. Con. Res. 1, promote free, fair, and credible elections, condemn hate speech and violence, and support inclusion of all citizens in a peaceful electoral process in Nigeria, S278 [16JA], S1393 [14FE]
S. Con. Res. 2, require any civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with the U.S. prohibits enrichment of uranium or separation of plutonium on Saudi Arabian territory to ensure nonproliferation, S1280 [12FE]
S. Con. Res. 3, commend history, heritage, strategic importance, and contributions of citizens of the Marshall Islands and improve census data to better serve citizens who reside in the U.S., S1335 [13FE]
S. Con. Res. 10, recognize that Chinese telecommunications companies such as Huawei Technologies Co., and ZTE Corp., pose serious threats to the national security of the U.S. and its allies, S2094 [28MR]
S. Con. Res. 13, reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act, S2281 [4AP]
S. Con. Res. 16, urge compliance and extension of nonproliferation and reduction treaties, condemn Russian noncompliance with treaties, and pursue additional arms control agreements with Russia and China, S2890 [15MY]
S. Con. Res. 21, condemn human rights violations, ideology of hate against Jews, blocking of humanitarian aid, and attacks on civilians by Houthi movement and support peaceful end of civil war while preventing terrorist foothold in Yemen, S4638 [27JN]
S. Res. 14, condemn treatment of medical professionals from Cuba participating in programs providing medical care in foreign countries, call for improved conditions and payment, and affirm such treatment constitutes human trafficking, S144 [10JA]
S. Res. 22, condemn terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya, offer condolences to victims and their families and friends, and assist in investigation of attack and in improving crisis response management, S295 [17JA]
S. Res. 27, commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security, S591 [24JA]
S. Res. 27, support freedom of navigation operations in Black Sea and surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports, S591 [24JA]
S. Res. 30, condemn efforts to undermine judicial independence, restrict civil society groups, infringe on freedom of the press, and violate rights of asylum seekers in Hungary, S681 [25JA]
S. Res. 32, recognize anniversary of first refugee and Muslim ban, promote safety and health of refugees, and call for leadership in response to displacement and resettlement of refugees, S701 [28JA]
S. Res. 35, support referendum on Presidential term limits in Boliva, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power, S2394 [10AP]
S. Res. 35, support referendum on Presidential term limits in Bolivia, call for independent, democratic elections, and urge Latin American democracies to uphold democratic norms and support peaceful transfers of power, S809 [31JA]
S. Res. 67, express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests, S1279 [12FE], S2396 [10AP]
S. Res. 73, condemn detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights advocates in Saudi Arabia, urge release of all political prisoners, call to end male guardianship system, and hold human rights violators accountable, S1388 [14FE]
S. Res. 74, commemorate Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine, commend democratic reforms and improved military readiness, condemn Russian aggressive actions in Crimea and Kerch Strait, and recognize independent Orthodox Church of Ukraine, S1389 [14FE], S4863 [16JY]
S. Res. 80, John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission establishment, S1542 [27FE]
S. Res. 81, call for accountability and justice for assassination of Boris Nemtsov in Russia, S1543 [27FE], S3295 [10JN]
S. Res. 91, World Wildlife Day, S1604 [28FE], S1800 [12MR]
S. Res. 95, Greece independence anniversary, S1662 [5MR]
S. Res. 104, urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent, Robert Levinson while on business trip in Iran, S1797 [12MR]
S. Res. 109, call for transparent and democratic Presidential election, support democracy, deter Russian interference in election, and assess scale of such interference and future of U.S. relations after elections in Ukraine, S1905 [14MR]
S. Res. 120, oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement targeting Israel, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas, S1942 [25MR]
S. Res. 121, Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty anniversary, S1942 [25MR]
S. Res. 123, recognize accomplishments of NATO, call on members to fully meet obligations, consider membership of North Macedonia, reaffirm collective defense principles, and support reform and mission, S2055 [27MR]
S. Res. 137, express that the President should work with the United Kingdom to prepare for a future free trade agreement with the U.S., S2194 [2AP]
S. Res. 140, Cyber League of Indo-Pacific States establishment, S2243 [3AP]
S. Res. 142, condemn state-sanctioned killings in the Philippines as part of the ‘‘War on Drugs,’’ arrest of human rights defenders and journalists, and continued detention of Leila De Lima, and call for immediate release, S2278 [4AP]
S. Res. 148, support efforts to pursue peace and stability in Colombia, commend U.N. peace efforts, hold human rights violators accountable, protect vulnerable populations, and assist in managing effects of Venezuelan situation, S2331 [9AP]
S. Res. 150, commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity, S2333 [9AP]
S. Res. 152, express importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties, S2333 [9AP]
S. Res. 169, call for issuance of a determination on high-ranking Saudi Arabian officials’ involvement in death of Jamal Khashoggi, release of political prisoners, reversal of human rights violations, and alleviation of crisis in Yemen, S2444 [11AP]
S. Res. 170, recognize anniversary of Chibok girls’ kidnapping by Boko Haram (terrorist organization), call for release of captives, commend bravery of survivors, and support Nigerian efforts to defeat Boko Haram, S2444 [11AP]
S. Res. 176, condemn terrorist attacks, support peace and security of religious communities, and protect freedom of religion in Sri Lanka, S2523 [30AP]
S. Res. 183, reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, S2619 [2MY], S6255 [29OC]
S. Res. 184, condemn terrorist attacks, offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion in Sri Lanka, S2620 [2MY]
S. Res. 184, condemn terrorist attacks and offer condolences to victims, observe anniversary of end of civil war, and protect freedom of religion in Sri Lanka, S3296 [10JN]
S. Res. 188, encourage transfer of power by military to civilian-led political authority, pursue accountability for crimes and human rights abuses, and support aspirations for democracy, justice, and peace in Sudan, S2622 [2MY], S4736, S4738 [9JY]
S. Res. 195, oppose lifting of sanctions against Iran without addressing nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities, S2747 [8MY]
S. Res. 198, condemn laws on sexual orientation, adultery, and same-sex relations, call to repeal such measures, and support denial of visas for officials responsible for passage or implementation of such laws in Brunei, S2773 [9MY], S4870 [16JY]
S. Res. 204, return Arms Trade Treaty to President, S2792 [13MY]
S. Res. 206, mark anniversary of Geneva Conventions, express concern about violations of international humanitarian law, and encourage U.S. leadership in ensuring greater respect for humanitarian law, S2834 [14MY]
S. Res. 221, remember victims of suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square, call for investigation of massacre and release of political prisoners, and condemn intensifying repression and human rights violations in China, S3115 [23MY]
S. Res. 228, support measures taken by Taiwan to deter, or if so compelled, defeat, aggression by China, S3219 [4JN]
S. Res. 232, extradite to the U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the U.S., S3261 [5JN]
S. Res. 234, support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution and express that unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank jeopardizes that solution, S3263 [5JN]
S. Res. 236, reaffirm Tunisia partnership with the U.S., commend commitment to democracy, economic reforms, rule of law, and free and fair elections, and condemn terrorist attacks, S3264 [5JN]
S. Res. 243, request information on Saudi Arabian human rights practices in Yemen to make determinations on continuation of U.S. arms sales and security, S3293 [10JN]
S. Res. 244, support democratic elections, express concern about involvement of candidates in illicit activities and influence of criminal organizations and corrupt officials, and strengthen rule of law in Guatemala, S3324 [11JN]
S. Res. 269, commemorate life of Luis A. Villamayor and call for justice and accountability for murder in Paraguay, S4636 [27JN]
S. Res. 278, call for certain NATO actions relative to Turkish purchase of air and missile defense system from Russia, S4954 [18JY]
S. Res. 292, condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts in Cameroon, S5201 [30JY]
S. Res. 297, Inter-American Foundation anniversary, S5257 [31JY]
S. Res. 298, concur with decision to withdraw U.S. from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and declare the U.S. is freed from stipulations of treaty and it is not legally obligatory, S5258 [31JY]
S. Res. 303, call for dismantling of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation, S5315 [1AU]
S. Res. 318, commend work of Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization), affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments, S5581 [18SE], S6790 [2DE], S6955 [10DE]
S. Res. 325, Office of the Director of National Intelligence transmittal of whistleblower complaint against President Trump to congressional intelligence committees, S5666 [24SE]
S. Res. 330, instruct conferees to S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, on election interference, S5708 [25SE]
S. Res. 343, recognize anniversaries of Czechoslovakia independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S., S5752 [26SE]
S. Res. 344, express support for credible, inclusive, and transparent Presidential election, condemn threats to democratic elections, and reaffirm U.S. commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan, S5752 [26SE]
S. Res. 361, acknowledge vital role of Kurdish forces in stopping spread of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), S5901 [17OC]
S. Res. 369, recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties in Vietnam, S5974 [22OC]
S. Res. 371, reaffirm support for South Sudan and call for adherence to conflict resolution agreement, political stabilization, support of human rights, investigation of money laundering, and implementation of arms embargo, S5975 [22OC]
S. Res. 376, emphasize importance of a career, nonpartisan Foreign Service of the U.S., S6159 [24OC]
S. Res. 385, recognize anniversary of fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of reunification of both Germany and Europe and commend German economic and democratic leadership and progress of former communist countries, S6162 [24OC]
S. Res. 386, support international cooperation and continued U.S. leadership to maintain access to space and achieve advances in space technology, S6304 [30OC]
S. Res. 392, recognize importance of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, S6339 [31OC]
S. Res. 397, Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program anniversary, S6340 [31OC]
S. Res. 404, continue to cooperate with international community and exercise global leadership to address causes and effects of climate change, S6345 [31OC]
S. Res. 406, support Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and U.S. participation in stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia, S6394–S6396 [5NO]
S. Res. 409, request information on Turkey’s human rights practices in Syria, S6451 [6NO]
S. Res. 416, release political prisoners in Cambodia, drop politically motivated charges against activists, allow return of exiled activists, and restore human rights and the rule of law, S6482 [7NO]
S. Res. 418, condemn suppression of peaceful protesters, support free speech and human rights, call for lifting of restrictions on freedom of expression, and end prosecution of, and call for release of, political opponents in Turkey, S6511 [12NO]
S. Res. 435, reaffirm importance of General Security of Military Information Agreement between the Republic of Korea and Japan, S6722 [20NO]
S. Res. 447, express concern about widespread irregularities in general elections in Boliva and support convening of new elections at the earliest possible date, S6860 [4DE]
S. Res. 449, call for remaining a signatory to U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Paris Agreement and support policies that promote reduction of global warming pollution and aim to meet objectives of the Paris Agreement, S6953 [10DE]
S. Res. 453, tribute to Dept. of State and AID employees, S7030 [12DE]
S. Res. 454, condemn imprisonment of democracy and human rights activist José Daniel Ferrer in Cuba and call for immediate and unconditional release of Ferrer and other activists, S7031 [12DE]
S.J. Res. 59, oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action in Syria, provide support to Syrian Kurds, and thwart regional terrorism, S5974 [22OC]